December 12, 2010
Bulletin for December 12, 2010
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for December 12, 2010. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP DECEMBER 12, 2010
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE GATHERING Mary Miller Brueggemann
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff, organist
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Haiti Mission Team
Unison Prayer:
God, our shepherd, fill our lives with your steadfast love, that in loving others
we might bear witness to your love for us. We give you thanks for this time of
waiting and preparation where we may prepare for the coming of the Messiah.
Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 9 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, we have not always used our gifts for the common good. We have
been impatient. We have often failed to hold fast to what is true. We have
neglected to share what we have with those in need. Restore us and make us
instruments of your peace, through Jesus Christ we pray. 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 ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Three through five-yearolds
in Room 011; K - 1st grade in Room 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in Room 003; 4th - 7th grade in Room 005.
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 Silent Night arr. Mike Garson
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will
be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us
our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
THE MUSICAL OFFERING MESSIAH (1741) George Frideric Handel
(selections) (1685-1759)
1. Sinfonia (Overture)
2. Recitative and Aria: Comfort Ye/Every Valley
Comfort ye, my people, saith your God; speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is
accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the
Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill
made low: the crooked straight and the rough places plain. [Isaiah 40:1-4]
Nathan Munson, tenor
3. Chorus: And the Glory of the Lord
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath
spoken it. [Isaiah 40:5]
4. Chorus: And He Shall Purify
And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. [Malachi 3:3]
5. Recitative, Aria, and Chorus: O Thou that Tellest
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to
Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah: Behold your God! Arise,
shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. [Isaiah 40:9; 60:1]
Maria McDaniel, mezzo-soprano
6. Chorus: For Unto Us a Child Is Born
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name
shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. [Isaiah 9:6]
8. Recitative: There were shepherds abiding in the field
There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said
unto them: Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people: for unto you is born
this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of
the heavenly host, praising God, and saying. [Luke 2:8-11,13]
Deanna Marino, soprano
9. Chorus: Glory to God
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, goodwill toward men. [Luke 2:14]
10. Recitative and Duet: He Shall Feed His Flock/Come Unto Him
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an
hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, and He shall gather the lambs with
his arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Come unto Him, all ye that labour,
that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him, for he is meek and lowly
of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. [Isaiah 40:11; Matthew 11:28-29]
Maria McDaniel, mezzo-soprano
Rebecca Shipley, soprano
11. Chorus: His Yoke Is Easy
His yoke is easy, and his burthen is light. [Matthew 11:30]
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE
Bulletin for December 12, 2010. Click below to read more.
Download PDFWORSHIP DECEMBER 12, 2010
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE GATHERING Mary Miller Brueggemann
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff, organist
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Haiti Mission Team
Unison Prayer:
God, our shepherd, fill our lives with your steadfast love, that in loving others
we might bear witness to your love for us. We give you thanks for this time of
waiting and preparation where we may prepare for the coming of the Messiah.
Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 9 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, we have not always used our gifts for the common good. We have
been impatient. We have often failed to hold fast to what is true. We have
neglected to share what we have with those in need. Restore us and make us
instruments of your peace, through Jesus Christ we pray. 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 ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Three through five-yearolds
in Room 011; K - 1st grade in Room 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in Room 003; 4th - 7th grade in Room 005.
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 Silent Night arr. Mike Garson
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will
be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us
our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
THE MUSICAL OFFERING MESSIAH (1741) George Frideric Handel
(selections) (1685-1759)
1. Sinfonia (Overture)
2. Recitative and Aria: Comfort Ye/Every Valley
Comfort ye, my people, saith your God; speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is
accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the
Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill
made low: the crooked straight and the rough places plain. [Isaiah 40:1-4]
Nathan Munson, tenor
3. Chorus: And the Glory of the Lord
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath
spoken it. [Isaiah 40:5]
4. Chorus: And He Shall Purify
And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. [Malachi 3:3]
5. Recitative, Aria, and Chorus: O Thou that Tellest
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to
Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah: Behold your God! Arise,
shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. [Isaiah 40:9; 60:1]
Maria McDaniel, mezzo-soprano
6. Chorus: For Unto Us a Child Is Born
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name
shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. [Isaiah 9:6]
8. Recitative: There were shepherds abiding in the field
There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said
unto them: Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people: for unto you is born
this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of
the heavenly host, praising God, and saying. [Luke 2:8-11,13]
Deanna Marino, soprano
9. Chorus: Glory to God
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, goodwill toward men. [Luke 2:14]
10. Recitative and Duet: He Shall Feed His Flock/Come Unto Him
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an
hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, and He shall gather the lambs with
his arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Come unto Him, all ye that labour,
that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him, for he is meek and lowly
of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. [Isaiah 40:11; Matthew 11:28-29]
Maria McDaniel, mezzo-soprano
Rebecca Shipley, soprano
11. Chorus: His Yoke Is Easy
His yoke is easy, and his burthen is light. [Matthew 11:30]
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE
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