December 12, 2013
Bulletin for December 15, 2013
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for December 15, 2013. Click below to read more.
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WORSHIP DECEMBER 15, 2013
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE GATHERING Drew Stockstill Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE Comfort, Comfort Y e My People Timothy Albrecht Sarah Martin, organist
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Sarah and Richard Brownlee, Bill and Sanda Means * Unison Prayer: God of grace, ever faithful to your promises, the earth rejoices in the hope of our Savior’s coming even as we look forward with longing to his return. Prepare our hearts to receive him when he comes, for he is Lord of all time and space. Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 12 People, Look Eas
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, you are from everlasting to everlasting. You, the creator of heaven and earth extend from the furthest reaches of the universe to the depths of Sheol. Yet we forget from whom our blessings flow. We blur the lines be- tween creator and creation and think that we are the authors of our own bless- ings. But you alone are eternal, you alone are the source of all life and all good. We are chastened and we ask forgiveness. Return us to your marvelous image, remind us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and call forth from us the commitment you would have us bring, through Jesus the Christ we pray. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, People: But we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Leader: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Believe the promise of the Gospel: People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. - Hebrews 4:15-16
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 9) O come, Thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Threes, fours & fives are in Room 011; K-1st grade in Room 003; 2nd-3rd grade in Room 001; 4th-5th grade are in worship.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Baron Mullis (Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE OFFERTORY Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Johannes Brahms
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE MUSICAL OFFERING “The Singing of the Greens” The music today is dedicated to the memory of William Grigley. King Jesus Hath a Garden trad. Dutch carol, arr. Charles Wood
Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose (from Magnificat) John Rutter Of a rose, a lovely rose, of a rose is all my song. Hearken to me, both old and young, how this rose began to spring; a fairer rose to mine liking, in all this world ne know I none. Five branches of that rose there been, the which be both fair and sheen; the rose is called Mary, heaven’s queen, out of her bosom a blossom sprang....
A Spotless Rose Herbert Howells A spotless Rose is blowing; sprung from a tender root, of ancient seers' foreshowing, of Jesse promised fruit; its fairest bud unfolds to light amid the cold, cold winter, and in the dark midnight. The Rose which I am singing, whereof Isaiah said, is from its sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid; for through our God's great love and might the Blessed Babe she bare us in a cold, cold winter's night.
Virga Jesse Anton Bruckner The branch from Jesse blooms: a Virgin brings forth God and man: God restores peace, reconciling in himself the lowest with the highest. Alleluia.
There is no Rose anon. 14th century There is no Rose of such virtue, as is the Rose that bare Jesu; Alleluia. For in this rose contained was heaven and earth in little space; Res miranda [marvelous thing]. By that rose we may well see that he is God in persons three; Pares forma [of the same form]. Then leave we all this worldly mirth, and follow we this joyous birth; Transeamus [let us follow].
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Michael Praetorius/Melchior Vulpius
The Holly and the Ivy arr. Behnke/Bolyard ...Oh the rising of the sun, and the running of the deer! The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir! Morningside Chancel Choir and Handbell Ensemble, Jeff Peters, director; Derek Matthews, piano; Jessica Dennison, Tami Giusto, Dana Kling, Megan Mashburn, Brandon Odom, Jonathan Spuhler, John Wingert, John Young, soloists
*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*THE CHORAL RESPONSE Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (excerpt) Elizabeth Poston
* THE POSTLUDE Angels We Have Heard on High Timothy Albrecht
Bulletin for December 15, 2013. Click below to read more.
Download PDF
WORSHIP DECEMBER 15, 2013
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE GATHERING Drew Stockstill Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE Comfort, Comfort Y e My People Timothy Albrecht Sarah Martin, organist
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Sarah and Richard Brownlee, Bill and Sanda Means * Unison Prayer: God of grace, ever faithful to your promises, the earth rejoices in the hope of our Savior’s coming even as we look forward with longing to his return. Prepare our hearts to receive him when he comes, for he is Lord of all time and space. Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 12 People, Look Eas
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, you are from everlasting to everlasting. You, the creator of heaven and earth extend from the furthest reaches of the universe to the depths of Sheol. Yet we forget from whom our blessings flow. We blur the lines be- tween creator and creation and think that we are the authors of our own bless- ings. But you alone are eternal, you alone are the source of all life and all good. We are chastened and we ask forgiveness. Return us to your marvelous image, remind us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and call forth from us the commitment you would have us bring, through Jesus the Christ we pray. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, People: But we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Leader: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Believe the promise of the Gospel: People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. - Hebrews 4:15-16
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 9) O come, Thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Threes, fours & fives are in Room 011; K-1st grade in Room 003; 2nd-3rd grade in Room 001; 4th-5th grade are in worship.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Baron Mullis (Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE OFFERTORY Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Johannes Brahms
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE MUSICAL OFFERING “The Singing of the Greens” The music today is dedicated to the memory of William Grigley. King Jesus Hath a Garden trad. Dutch carol, arr. Charles Wood
Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose (from Magnificat) John Rutter Of a rose, a lovely rose, of a rose is all my song. Hearken to me, both old and young, how this rose began to spring; a fairer rose to mine liking, in all this world ne know I none. Five branches of that rose there been, the which be both fair and sheen; the rose is called Mary, heaven’s queen, out of her bosom a blossom sprang....
A Spotless Rose Herbert Howells A spotless Rose is blowing; sprung from a tender root, of ancient seers' foreshowing, of Jesse promised fruit; its fairest bud unfolds to light amid the cold, cold winter, and in the dark midnight. The Rose which I am singing, whereof Isaiah said, is from its sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid; for through our God's great love and might the Blessed Babe she bare us in a cold, cold winter's night.
Virga Jesse Anton Bruckner The branch from Jesse blooms: a Virgin brings forth God and man: God restores peace, reconciling in himself the lowest with the highest. Alleluia.
There is no Rose anon. 14th century There is no Rose of such virtue, as is the Rose that bare Jesu; Alleluia. For in this rose contained was heaven and earth in little space; Res miranda [marvelous thing]. By that rose we may well see that he is God in persons three; Pares forma [of the same form]. Then leave we all this worldly mirth, and follow we this joyous birth; Transeamus [let us follow].
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Michael Praetorius/Melchior Vulpius
The Holly and the Ivy arr. Behnke/Bolyard ...Oh the rising of the sun, and the running of the deer! The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir! Morningside Chancel Choir and Handbell Ensemble, Jeff Peters, director; Derek Matthews, piano; Jessica Dennison, Tami Giusto, Dana Kling, Megan Mashburn, Brandon Odom, Jonathan Spuhler, John Wingert, John Young, soloists
*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*THE CHORAL RESPONSE Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (excerpt) Elizabeth Poston
* THE POSTLUDE Angels We Have Heard on High Timothy Albrecht
