Bulletin Date: December 18, 2011 5:00 am
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B
Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks
(BCP—Book of Common Prayer, H-Hymnal 1982; S Numbers are the service music found in the front of The Hymnal 1982; WLP-Wonder, Love and Praise, LEVAS-Lift Every Voice and Sing II)
As you enter this sacred space that has been set aside for time with God, join us in silence as we go to God in prayer.
Welcome The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks
The Ringing of the Bell
Processional Hymn The Snow Lay on the Ground H 110
Opening Prayers
The Christmas Story Unfolds
Narration 1: John 1:23-28 John the Baptist
Hymn Prepare the Way O Zion H 65
Narration 2: Luke 1:26-31,38 Gabriel appears to Mary
Narration 3: Matthew 1:18-25 Mary and Joseph
Hymn O Come, O Come Emanuel (vs 1) H 56
Narration 4: Luke 2:1-6 Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem
Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem H 79
Narration 5: Luke 2:7 Jesus is Born
Hush A Ba Birdie, arr. Allison Kinnaird Marilyn Newman, harp
Narration 6: Luke 2:8-14 The angels appear to the shepherds
Congregation stands and shouts with the angelic host—
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among people!
Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory H 93
Narration 7: Luke 2:15-16 The shepherds go to Bethlehem
Away in a Manger, sung by Angels and Shepherds
Narration 8: Matthew 2: 1-2, 9-11 The Wise Men
Hymn We Three Kings H 128
(Congregation sings refrain & verse 5)
Closing Collect
Blessing
Hymn Good Christian Men, Rejoice H 107
Dismissal
Announcements
Welcome to St Peter’s! Our hope is that you will find God’s love present with you in this place and that you will return here often to worship.
Thank you to Nancy Long, Becky Fisher, and the entire cast who helped to make the pageant possible this year. Thank you to Marilyn Newman for the lovely harp music.
Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry.
Several collections or signups that are ongoing are due this Sunday – Christmas gifts under the tree, tea bags to be donated, and signup for the Fellowship dinners for early 2012.
Today’s offering will be received at the back door as you depart.
Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself: who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
————————————This Week ————————————-
· Wed., Dec. 21st, 10am – Midweek Bible Study.
· Wed., Dec. 21st, 12:30pm – ECW luncheon at Hobbs Hole
· Sat., Dec. 24th, 5:00pm – Christmas Eve Service
· Sun., Dec. 25th, 11:00am – Christmas Day Service (No Christian Ed)
———————————Following Week ———————————
· Wed., Dec. 28th – No Midweek Bible Study or Children’s Choir
· Sat., Dec. 31st, 6:00pm – New Year’s Gala in the Parish House
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
828 Water Street
PO Box 399, Port Royal, VA 22535
Website: www.churchsp.org
Parish Office: (804) 742-5908
The Vestry
Linda Beck, Senior Warden –(804) 742-5056
Liz Heimbach , Junior Warden – (804) 742-5543
Bill Smith, Terri Harrison, Carolyn Davis, Eunice Key
Clarence Kunstmann, Treasurer & Terri Harrison, Registrar
Brad Volland – Music Director & Organist
Webmaster – Ben Hicks
The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks, Priest- in- Charge
(540) 809-7489, (540) 898-1586, stpetersrev@gmail.com
Christ Centered, Biblically Based, Spirit Filled, Caring
Prayer List
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Jeremy Pitts |
Bud and Cathy Mercurio |
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C. W. |
Donald and Joan Pichette |
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Brad Volland |
Marilyn Washington |
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Denise Bradford |
Mary Ann Gawalt |
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John and Sylvia Sellars |
Danny Chaffin |
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Jeremiah Butler |
Joyce Makey |
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David Watson |
Julia and Adrienne Acors |
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Carrie Griffith |
Carole Morehead |
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Ethel Shook |
Butch & Caroline Delhagen |
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Yvonne Johnson |
Vivian McDonald |
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Zach |
Wesley Berry |
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Harold Whitfield, Sr. |
Loretta Harich |
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Walter Campbell |
Tolsey Castles |
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Alice Ennis |
Joan and Tommy Pemberton |
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Bernie and Doyle |
Boyd Wisdom |
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Jean Woomer |
Betty Enos |
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Rachel Schnakenberg |
Woody Everett |
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Jim Koch |
Jill Heyes |
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Kelly and Scott Kinsey |
Anna Rimmer |
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Carl Blevins |
Lucy Ruybal |
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Steve Fox |
The Jones-Williams family |
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Kelsey Sheward |
Rolanda Coghill |
Serving in the Armed Forces
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Alexander Long V |
Gordon Devine |
John Wall V |
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David Locklerr |
Daniel Vanpike |
Jeffrey Woodard |
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Collin Stoddard |
Jeremy Stoddard |
Joseph George |
Fourth Sunday of ADVENT
December 11, 2011
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Port Royal, VA