First Presbyterian Church of Naples
In the Heart of Naples with the Love of God
December 24, 2015
5 p.m.
The Prelude
Christmas Favorites
JOSEPH A. FISCHER
Welcome and Life Together
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Acolyte: We have watched and we have waited. Our redemption draws near!
What words were given us during our advent preparation for the
birth of Jesus?
People: The first candle is the word of HOPE.
The second candle is the word of PEACE.
The third candle is the word of JOY.
The fourth candle is the word of LOVE.
Acolyte: Tonight we remember the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14.
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman
is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him ‘Immanuel.’”
People: Tonight we repeat the words in the Gospel of Luke “I am bringing
you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day
in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord.”
Acolyte: Tonight we light the Christ candle. Jesus Christ is born!
All:
Let us worship God!
*Opening Carol #173 (vs. 1,3,4)
O Come, All Ye Faithful
ADESTE FIDELES
1. 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;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation!
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above:
“Glory to God, all glory in the highest”;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
Prayer
Lesson from the Prophets
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Isaiah 11:1-10
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A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.
The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel
and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. 3 His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD.
He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; 4 but with righteousness he
shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the
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rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. 5 Righteousness shall be the belt
around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins. 6 The wolf shall live with the lamb, the
leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall
lead them. 7 The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat
straw like the ox. 8 The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put
its hand on the adder’s den. 9 They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be
full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. 10 On that day the root of Jesse shall
stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
Call Him Jesus
Youth Choir
DENNIS AND NAN ALLEN
He is God with us, he is Emmanuel, but you will call him Jesus. He’s the Lord of Hosts, he is the King of
kings, but you will call him Jesus. Call him Jesus, for he will save you from your sins. Call him Jesus.
He is Wonderful, he is the Counselor, but you will call him Jesus. He’s Almighty God, he is the Prince of
Peace, but you will call him Jesus. Son of God, he is Jesus, Son of Man, he is Jesus.
Christmas Pageant
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light:
the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
What Child is This?
What Child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping,
whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains,
and the mountains in reply echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
We Three Kings of Orient Are
We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.
Joy to the World
Joy to the world! The Lord is come; let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and heaven and nature sing.
*Christmas Light Celebration
*Carol #164
Silent Night
STILLE NACHT
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Offering (The Christmas Eve Offering will help support Meals of Hope)
Offertory
Angels We Have Heard on High
ARR. FRED BOCK
Prayer of Thanksgiving and 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.
*Carol #151
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
GO TELL IT
Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.
1. While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night,
behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. Refrain.
2. The shepherds feared and trembled when, lo! above the earth
rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior’s birth. Refrain.
3. Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born,
and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. Refrain.
*Benediction
Postlude
Toccata on ‘Joy to the World’
JOYCE JONES
Participating in the Service
Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor
Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries
Shana Dublan, Director of Children and Family Ministries
Childcare Options
Families with young children are invited to try the Wiggle Room on the
east side of the Narthex. It is designed as an area in which young children
can be comfortable (toys and books available)
so parents may still participate in the worship service.
Please join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m.
Beginning January 8, 2017 we return to two worship services at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.
The following people have donated poinsettias to beautifully decorate our
Sanctuary for this Christmas holiday. Those who have donated poinsettias
may take them after the 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service tonight.
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Anderson in memory of Cam Price, Don Vining, and Walter Spengler
Edith Andrew in memory of Edward J. Andrew and in honor of Craig and Andie Goodrich
Jim and Joanne Applegate in memory of Bennett and Lucille Applegate
Jim and Joanne Applegate in memory of Roger and Marjorie Stevens
Berne Barton in honor of Bill and Pat Barton
Richard and Barbara Beach in memory of their loved ones in the Beach-Whelan family
Kim, Greyson and Kathy Brandt in honor of their grandmother, Dr. Eleanore (Pat) Warner
David and Barbarann Budd in honor of their dear family, both past and present
Juanita Bunker in memory of her husband, Donald Bunker
Florence Calyore in memory of her husband, John Calyore
Carleton and Linda Cleveland, in memory of family
Ellie Dobbin in memory of Mike Dobbin
Jody Donaldson in memory of Mr. and Mrs. James Donaldson and in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Jenkins
Ralph and Sue Dotson in memory of their parents, Monnie and Bill Craig and
Mary J. and John H. Dotson
Susan Jill Ehrenfried in memory of her husband, Michael Joel Ehrenfried, with love always
Janette and Fran Engelhardt in memory of Lorraine and Adam Engelhardt and Marjorie and David Keene
The Robert Esler family in memory of their wonderful grandparents
The Robert Esler family in memory of their wonderful parents
Wendy Evans in memory of Ed Wilson
Dr. Tom and Mary Gahagan in honor of their son, Keith, for his love and dedication to
First Presbyterian Church of Naples
Fred and Jan Garner in memory of their parents
Bob and Carmela Gilbertsen in honor of their children and grandchildren
Craig and Andie Goodrich in memory of Louis H. Evans, Jr., Jamie Evans and George Goodrich
Craig and Andie Goodrich in honor of Colleen Evans and Nancy Goodrich
Bob and Carol Graham in memory of Emily Graham and her grandparents
Robert C. Hafford in memory of Audrey K. Hafford
Shirley Hagerson in honor of her grandchildren Amanda, John, Scott, and Bailey
The Heeman and Dalton families in memory of Richard Heeman and loved ones
Dr. Frederick and Gloria Hoffmann in memory of their friend, Fletcher Stark
Sherry Hoffman in memory of Harvey “Bud” Hoffman
Sherry Hoffman in memory of Rev. and Mrs. James Benes and Rev. and Mrs. Harvey B. Hoffman
Tommi Hosterman family in memory of Tommi’s husband Walter R. Hosterman Jr, with love
Mary Lou and Marty Hudtloff in memory of their parents
John and Nancy Kay in honor of their family
Roger and Marcia Kempers in memory of their parents
Russell and Mary Kempker in memory of their parents
Frank and Nancy Kiningham in honor of the church growth over the past year
Gerald Knudson family in loving memory of Carol Knudson
Gerald Knudson family in memory of their daughter and sister, Sara
Stephanie Koeshall in memory of Jean and Joe Evans
Stephanie Koeshall in memory of Henry and Shirley Groot
Pat Koning in memory of Lee Koning
Jack and Lucy Kuhne in memory of Rupert Kuhne, Etta Kuhne, Henry Simpson and Kate Simpson
Jim and Carolyn Lee in honor of their children and grandchildren
Nick and Sara Linn in honor of all the people who make this truly a house of God
Hansen and Jane Long in memory of loved ones
Russ and Kathleen Maier in memory of their son, Jim
Mr. and Mrs. Wells Martin, Jr. in memory of loved ones
Edwin Miller and Erik Miller in memory of their loving parents, Edmund G. Miller and Anna Greta Miller
David and Sherry Mills in memory of the Mills and Dietz Families
Margee Minnis in memory of her husband, Jim
Maureen Mirabilio in memory of Edward, Dorothy and Bruce Wilson
Dr. Carl K. and Marlene Newhart in memory of their parents,
Dr. & Mrs. Carl J. Newhart and Mr. & Mrs. Harvey C. Edelman
Saralene Oldham in loving memory of her husband, George Oldham
Estella Platte in memory of Manetta Pschirrer and Mark Gieselman
John and Linda Rader in honor of their son and grandchildren
Bruce and Jane Rogers and family in loving memory of Catherine and Elwood Bigler
Patty Rutzler in loving memory of her parents
Wayne Schink in memory of Linda Schink
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Schlemmer in honor of their grandchildren, Lucy and Jackson Schlemmer
John Smith II in memory of Hal L. and Julia T. Smith
Jack Tiller, Terri and Tracy in memory of Joyce Tiller
Kenneth and Denise Tyson in memory of Denise’s mother, Marcella Coe
Deborah Meeson and Mark Vige in memory of Mark Twain
Dick and Sue Vogel in memory of loved ones
Pam, Sonny, Bramel, Noele, Win and Tyler Walker in memory of Edwin and Flora Walker
Pam, Sonny, Bramel, Noele, Win and Tyler Walker in memory of Marvin and Maxine Wood
Pat Warner in honor of the children who participate in our church
Dan and Sally Wilder in loving memory of her mother and brother, Sarah Hooker and
George C. Willson III and his mother and sister, Olus B. McNelis and Betty Blair Shaffer
Chuck Work and Roni Haggart in honor of Clayton Yeutter, our son’s godfather,
extraordinary public servant and mentor
Dr. Ralph E. Younkin and family in memory of Mary Jean Younkin
Staff
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Minister
Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Pastor
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E-mail
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Office
Sharman Pfaus, Executive Office Manager
Sharon Smith, Director of Finance
Loida Garcia, Church Receptionist
Kathleen Law, Coordinator of Communications
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Facilities
Sandy Poore, Director of Facilities
Tina Romero, Custodian of Facilities
Marc Donnell, Maintenance
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Preschool
Ashley Houk, Preschool Director
Liz Psota, Preschool Administrative Assistant
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Music
Dr. Brice Gerlach, Director of Music Ministries
Christian Education
Shana Dublan, Dir. of Children/Family Ministries
Jen Breen, CE Assistant
Kymberly Dorsey, Nursery Supervisor
Church Office Hours
The church office will be closed Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27.
On Friday, December 30 the office will close at 2 p.m. and
will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2017.
First Presbyterian Church of Naples
250 Sixth Street South, Naples, Florida 34102
Phone: 239.262.1311
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fpcnaples.org