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The Church of Christ The King
ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BARBADOS ROCK DUNDO PARK, ST. MICHAEL BB Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies & Bishop of Barbados The Most Rev. Dr. The Hon. John W. D. Holder RECTOR The Rev. Fr. Robert Luther C. Johnson
Website: www.christthekingbb.org or www.christthekingbb.com
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Christmas Day
A Strong Church In Testing Times To experience and share God’s reconciling love
Wishing you a Blessed
Christ The King Courtyard Christmas.
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING
The Anglican Diocese of Barbados Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies, Bishop of Barbados The Most Rev. Dr. The Hon. John W. D. Holder RECTOR : The Rev. Fr. Luther Johnson PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Ms. Quenzel Tudor Sexton:
Mr. John Burnett. Music Director/Organist:
Ms. Cathyann Prescod Parish Secretary:
Ms. Joycelyn Haynes Bulletin Coordinator:
Mrs. Sandra Yearwood-Nelson - Church Warden/Church Administrator Mr. Henry Taylor - Alternate Synod Representative Mrs. Marcelyn Belle - PCC Secretary Mr. Wayne Hall - Warden Mr. Clement Deane - Warden Emeritus Mr. Ronald Hewitt - Treasurer Miss. Yolanda Clarke - Asst. Treasurer Mr. Anthony Bourne - CTK Care Ministry Mr. Stanley Medford - Parish Centre Restoration Mr. Aidan Rogers - Christian Formation Mrs. Margaret Sobers - Christian Fellowship & Member Relations & Diocesan Organizations Mrs. Jennifer Spooner - Chair Christian Formation & Education Mrs. Jacqui Wiltshire Gay - Information & Communication Tech. with Congregational Dev. Ms. Caseline Gumbs - Member
Please take a moment to TURN OFF all cell phones as the signal interferes with our sound system. Thank you. Our Head Usher for today is Mrs. Marcia Burton.
Worship Tips & Gentle Reminders
Please be alert to visitors who sit next to you that are without
Prayer books or Hymnbooks. Please allow them to use your books
or call an usher to have the books brought to them. If they are
unfamiliar with the Liturgy kindly guide them through it or
show them how to use the bulletin.
There can hardly be a better lesson for us at this time here in Barbados. Like the shepherds, there are many persons who are longing for the light to point the way to better times. In this context, let us remember the message of Christmas that says to us there can be light, there can be hope. But Christmas also reminds us, that there is no magic to put all things right in a hurry. We may have to travel the road, the longer, less comfortable road which Mary and Joseph travelled in order to experience better times. On this road we may encounter Herod who is all taken up with his own security and misses out on the larger picture of the salvation of the world. We also meet Joseph with his doubts and fears who needs that special attention, that extra word to be assured that all is not lost and there can be and will be better times.
And above it all stands God, our God of hope who guides us through all the challenges of life. He can help us to be like the shepherds, who were ready to take the next step in faith leaving the darkness behind and travelling to the light.
May our God of hope grant us at this Christmas time the courage of the shepherds. May he strengthen our faith in his power and promise when we are overwhelmed with doubt like Joseph. May he fill us with the depth of the vision of Mary for whom the immediate challenge; the relegation to the stables, was seen in the light of the greater picture of God's saving grace through Jesus her son.
We proclaim at this Christmas time a God who never settles for the stables, but empowers us to move on to where we experience his goodness in greater abundance, and proclaim with the shepherds " Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"
May God grant you a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with hope.
Your friend and Bishop
Fear Not God will be with you!
Let us pray:
Collect for Purity: Page 101
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known and from you no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your Holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Opening Prayer:
Voluntary: Choir & Altar Party Enter
Blessing of the Crib:
The President and Altar Party proceed to the Manger Scene. The figure of the Christ Child is carried by one of the children.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Leader: The Lord be with you
All: And also with you
Leader: We welcome you all to this Eucharist of praise and thanksgiving as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let us now bow our heads and hearts before Almighty God in the words of our preparation.
Preparation : ( No applause please ) Away in a manger
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus, asleep in the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes;
I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay close by me for ever and love me, I pray; bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with thee there.
- Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns; let us our songs employ: while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
- No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground: he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.
- He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, and wonders, of his love.
Opening Sentences: Page 97
Christmas
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His son, born of a woman, born under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. Alleluia. Galatians 4: 4- 5
or
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light: those who dwell in the land of deep darkness, on them has the light shone. Isaiah 9:
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I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people: today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:
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To us a child is born, to us a son is given: and his name will be called the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:
Acclamation & Prayer of Intent: Page 101
PRESIDENT:
Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia!
ALL And blessed be His Kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia!
ALL
Blessed Lord and Father, we have assembled in your name and in fellowship with one another. Enable us by your grace to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; to proclaim and respond to your holy word. Teach us to pray for your world and your Church. Grant that we, confessing our sins, may worthily offer to you our souls and bodies as a living sacrifice and eat and drink of your spiritual food in this Holy Sacrament. Amen.
The Kyries & Gloria: Page 102
THE KYRIES
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
establishes Jerusalem and makes it renowned throughout the earth. 10 Go through, go through the gates, prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway, clear it of stones, lift up an ensign over the peoples. 11 The LORD has proclaimed to the end of the earth: Say to daughter Zion, “See, your salvation comes; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.” 12 They shall be called, “The Holy People, The Redeemed of the LORD” ; and you shall be called, “Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.”
This is the word of the Lord
ALL : Thanks be to God
Psalm: 97 Page 594 (BCP)
- The LORD is King; let the earth rejoice; * let the multitude of the isles be glad.
- Clouds and darkness are round about him, * righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.
- A fire goes before him * and burns up his enemies on every side.
- His lightnings light up the world; * the earth sees it and is afraid.
- The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, * at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
- The heavens declare his righteousness, * and all the peoples see his glory.
- Confounded be all who worship carved images and delight in false gods! * Bow down before him, all you gods.
- Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice, * because of your judg- ments, O LORD.
- For you are the LORD, most high over all the earth; * you are exalted far above all gods.
- The LORD loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his saints and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
- Light has sprung up for the righteous, * and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.
- Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, * and give thanks to his holy Name.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Spirit As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end…. Amen
2nd Lesson: Titus 3:4- 7 Ms. Lisa Gaskin
But when the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Saviour appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 6 This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
This is the word of the Lord
ALL : Thanks be to God
Gradual Hymn: CH 77
- O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him, born the King of angels:
Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
- God of God, Light of Light, lo, he abhors not the virgin’s womb; very God, begotten, not created:
Refrain
- Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing all ye citizens of heaven above: ‘Glory to God in the highest:’
Refrain
Gradual Hymn: CH 77(Final Verse)
- Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesu, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father now in flesh appearing:
Refrain .
THE SERMON
Reflection: Silent Night
The Nicene Creed Page 104
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen or unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made.
Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night! Son of God love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth. Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfilment of the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead. and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Bidding Prayer: Fr. Jay
The Intercessions: Eucharistic Minister
Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ALL: Amen.
THE GREETING OF PEACE Page 124/
One of the following forms shall be used:
FORM A
PRESIDENT
We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. and have all been made to drink of the one Spirit.
ALL
Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.
Form B
PRESIDENT
If your are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,
ALL
Leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Form C
PRESIDENT
The Kingdom of God is justice, peace, and joy, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
ALL
They who thus serve Christ are acceptable to God and approved by others.
The President shall then greet the congregation.
PRESIDENT
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
ALL And also with you.
The President and people shall greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Peace Song There is a sweet, sweet spirit ,
The Offertory Hymn: CH 79
- O Christ, Redeemer of our race, thou brightness of the Father's face, of him, and with him ever one, ere times and seasons had begun;
- thou that art very Light of light, unfailing hope in sin's dark night, hear thou the prayers thy people pray, the wide world o'er, this blessèd day.
- Remember, Lord of life and grace, how once, to save a ruined race, thou didst our very flesh assume in Mary's undefilèd womb.
- Today, as year by year its light sheds o'er the world a radiance bright, one precious truth is echoed on, ‘ tis thou hast saved us, thou alone.
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place And I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord There are sweet expressions on each face And I know they feel the presence of the Lord
Sweet Holy Spirit... sweet heavenly dove... Stay right here with us Filling us with Your love
And for these blessings We lift our hearts in praise Without a doubt we know That we’ll have been revived When we shall leave this place
PRESIDENT Lift up your hearts. ALL We lift them up to the Lord.
PRESIDENT Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
ALL It is right to give him thanks and praise.
PRESIDENT
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father Almighty, everlasting God:
The Proper Preface: (CHRISTMAS) Page 127
Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.
Sanctus: (Holy, Holy, Holy) Page 131
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
ALL
Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
The Eucharistic Prayer B: Page 135
PRESIDENT
Holy and gracious Father,
all creation rightly gives you praise.
All life, all holiness, comes from you
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
whom you sent to share our human nature,
to live and die as one of us,
to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
We therefore bring you these gifts,
and we ask you to make them holy
by the power of your Spirit,
that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who offered Himself in obedience to your will,
the Perfect Sacrifice for all mankind.
On the night he was betrayed, he took bread,
and when he had given thanks to you,
He broke it and gave it to his disciples and said:
"Take this and eat it:
"This is my Body which is given for you.
"Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine
and when he had given thanks
He gave it to them and said:
"Drink this, all of you:
"This is my Blood of the New Covenant,
"Which is shed for you and for many
"for the forgiveness of sins.
"Do this, whenever you drink it,
