December 10, 2007
Bulletin For December 9, 2007
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin For December 9, 2007
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Youth of Morningside**
* Unison Prayer:
God of peace, grant that we may find peace as we prepare for our
Lord’s birth. May divisions in ourselves and in our families be
resolved. May there be peace in our cities and the countries of the
world. Help us to see the paths of peace in our lives, and then give us
the courage to follow them. Let us remember that you are the giver of
lasting peace and that you are always with us. Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 9 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
THE CALL TO CONFESSION Chris Henry
* The asterisk indicates parts of the worship when the congregation is invited to stand as they are able.
** Representing the Youth of Morningside are Annie McNeill, Jack McNeill, and Sam Tomaka
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord, Our God: We bow our hearts in adoration of your Son, who
stooped low to meet us in our human state and bore upon himself all our sin,
so that we might be whole; and has been raised into glory by the power of
your Spirit, where he reigns with you as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Yet
we confess that we have not followed his example; rather than laying down
our lives for others in gratitude for all you have done for us, we have pursued
self-advancement and preservation.
Forgive us for paying lip-service to the reign of Jesus Christ; empower
us by the Holy Spirit to live according to his life and teaching, laying
down our lives in love, to your honor and glory forever. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 23)
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during worship. Should you find that your child grows restless,
there is child care available. Infants are cared for in the Nursery in Room 105, toddlers 18 months through two
years in Room112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Passing of the Peace for special
classes. Preschoolers are in Room 204 and K-5th grade are in Room 201.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE OFFERTORY Carols for Piano Carter
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE MUSICAL OFFERING Gloria in D Major Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
1. Gloria in excelsis
Glory to God on high
2. Et in terra pax
and on earth peace to all of good will.
3. Laudamus te
We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you.
Kristen Brannan, Sandra Crawford, Tami Giusto, Marie Oemler, Linda Suddoth - soloists
4. Gratias agimus tibi
We give thanks to you
5. Propter magnam gloriam tuam
For your great glory.
6. Domine Deus
Lord God, heavenly King, God omnipotent.
Kristen Brannan, soprano
7. Domine Fili unigenite
Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
8. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you who take away the sins of the
world, have mercy on us.
Teri Sawyer, mezzo-soprano
9. Qui tollis
You who take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
10. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris
You who sit to the right of the Father, have mercy on us.
Teri Sawyer, mezzo-soprano
11. Quoniam tu solus sanctus
For you are holy, only you are the Lord, you only are highest, Jesus Christ
12. Cum Sancto Spiritu
with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Peter Ciaschini, Linda Cherniavsky-violin; Charae Krueger-cello; Robin Johnson-oboe; Walter Huff-organ
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Once in Royal David’s City arr. Willcocks
Elder on call: Sarah Tomaka 404.874.3770
Deacon on call: Georgia Marshall 404.371.1998
Ushers for this week: Ann Benson, Chip Edgerton, Jesse Neill and Sherry Walls
Greeters: Grace Howard, Ellen Brown, Jane Stack, Brad Odom and Gail Kitchens
Counters: Lynsley Tyler and Bill Means
Infant/Toddler Nursery: Linda Sweum
Two’s Nursery: Alex Bach
Preschool Program Volunteers: Kerri Markovic, Annie McNeill and Van Crisco
Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber and Ann Brady
Fellowship: Congregational Care Committee
Joanna M. Adams…………….……………………...……..Pastor
Chris Henry ……………………………...…Associate Pastor-Elect
Robert Gray………………………...…….Assistant to the Minister
Walter Huff…………………..…………….Organist/Choirmaster
Melinda Sandkam ……………………………….Program Director
Cathy Schreiber……………………………….…..Seminary Intern
Rebekah Diehl……………………………….……….Youth Intern
Martha Hartzell…..…………………………… Preschool Director
Sandra Crawford………….……………..Children’s Choir Director
Sherrill Terry…………...…………………....Office Administrator
Gabriel Couret…………………………...………..Office Assistant
Bulletin For December 9, 2007
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Youth of Morningside**
* Unison Prayer:
God of peace, grant that we may find peace as we prepare for our
Lord’s birth. May divisions in ourselves and in our families be
resolved. May there be peace in our cities and the countries of the
world. Help us to see the paths of peace in our lives, and then give us
the courage to follow them. Let us remember that you are the giver of
lasting peace and that you are always with us. Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 9 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
THE CALL TO CONFESSION Chris Henry
* The asterisk indicates parts of the worship when the congregation is invited to stand as they are able.
** Representing the Youth of Morningside are Annie McNeill, Jack McNeill, and Sam Tomaka
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord, Our God: We bow our hearts in adoration of your Son, who
stooped low to meet us in our human state and bore upon himself all our sin,
so that we might be whole; and has been raised into glory by the power of
your Spirit, where he reigns with you as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Yet
we confess that we have not followed his example; rather than laying down
our lives for others in gratitude for all you have done for us, we have pursued
self-advancement and preservation.
Forgive us for paying lip-service to the reign of Jesus Christ; empower
us by the Holy Spirit to live according to his life and teaching, laying
down our lives in love, to your honor and glory forever. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 23)
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during worship. Should you find that your child grows restless,
there is child care available. Infants are cared for in the Nursery in Room 105, toddlers 18 months through two
years in Room112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Passing of the Peace for special
classes. Preschoolers are in Room 204 and K-5th grade are in Room 201.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE OFFERTORY Carols for Piano Carter
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE MUSICAL OFFERING Gloria in D Major Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
1. Gloria in excelsis
Glory to God on high
2. Et in terra pax
and on earth peace to all of good will.
3. Laudamus te
We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you.
Kristen Brannan, Sandra Crawford, Tami Giusto, Marie Oemler, Linda Suddoth - soloists
4. Gratias agimus tibi
We give thanks to you
5. Propter magnam gloriam tuam
For your great glory.
6. Domine Deus
Lord God, heavenly King, God omnipotent.
Kristen Brannan, soprano
7. Domine Fili unigenite
Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
8. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you who take away the sins of the
world, have mercy on us.
Teri Sawyer, mezzo-soprano
9. Qui tollis
You who take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
10. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris
You who sit to the right of the Father, have mercy on us.
Teri Sawyer, mezzo-soprano
11. Quoniam tu solus sanctus
For you are holy, only you are the Lord, you only are highest, Jesus Christ
12. Cum Sancto Spiritu
with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Peter Ciaschini, Linda Cherniavsky-violin; Charae Krueger-cello; Robin Johnson-oboe; Walter Huff-organ
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Once in Royal David’s City arr. Willcocks
Elder on call: Sarah Tomaka 404.874.3770
Deacon on call: Georgia Marshall 404.371.1998
Ushers for this week: Ann Benson, Chip Edgerton, Jesse Neill and Sherry Walls
Greeters: Grace Howard, Ellen Brown, Jane Stack, Brad Odom and Gail Kitchens
Counters: Lynsley Tyler and Bill Means
Infant/Toddler Nursery: Linda Sweum
Two’s Nursery: Alex Bach
Preschool Program Volunteers: Kerri Markovic, Annie McNeill and Van Crisco
Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber and Ann Brady
Fellowship: Congregational Care Committee
Joanna M. Adams…………….……………………...……..Pastor
Chris Henry ……………………………...…Associate Pastor-Elect
Robert Gray………………………...…….Assistant to the Minister
Walter Huff…………………..…………….Organist/Choirmaster
Melinda Sandkam ……………………………….Program Director
Cathy Schreiber……………………………….…..Seminary Intern
Rebekah Diehl……………………………….……….Youth Intern
Martha Hartzell…..…………………………… Preschool Director
Sandra Crawford………….……………..Children’s Choir Director
Sherrill Terry…………...…………………....Office Administrator
Gabriel Couret…………………………...………..Office Assistant
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