#2013-1228A
Christmas Festival of Lessons & Music
St. James' Episcopal Church, Taichung
6:00 p.m. December 28, 2013
Hymn #102: Once in royal David's city
Priest: The Word was made flesh, alleluia, alleluia
People: The Word was made flesh, alleluia, alleluia
Priest: And dwelt among us:
People: Alleluia, alleluia
Priest: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
People: The Word was made flesh, alleluia, alleluia
Priest: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia:
People: God is the Lord, he has shined upon us, alleluia.
The priest now lights the Christmas Candle and says the Bidding Prayer.
1) Genesis 3:1-15 (Adam and Eve rebel against God and are cast out of Eden)
Hymn #56 O come O come Emmanuel vs. 1, 5, 6
2) Isaiah 35:1-10 (Prophet proclaims that God will save)
Hymn #65 Prepare the say O Zion, your Christ is drawing hear
3) Isaiah 7:10-15 (God promises a child, "Emmanuel")
Hymn #81 Lo how a Rose e'ver blooming
4) Luke 1:26-38 (Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary)
Hymn #78 O little town of Bethlehem
5) Luke 1:39-46 (The Virgin Mary is greeted by Elizabeth)
Choir: Benedictus
6) Luke 1:57-66 (John the Baptist is born, who will prepare the way of the Lord)
Hymn # 89 It came upon the midnight clear
7) Luke 2:1-20 (Jesus is born at Bethlehem)
Choir: Virgin had a baby boy
8) Luke 2:21-32 (Jesus receives his name and presented to Simeon)
Hymn #92 On this day earth shall ring
9) Hebrews 1:1-12 (In the fullness of time, God sent his Son)
Choir: Hallelujah
Closing Prayers: The Rev. Canon David Chee
Blessing: The Rev. Philip Lin
Hymn #100 Glory to the world
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Ministers in the Service
Officiant: The Rev. Canon David Chee
Blessing: The Rev. Philip Lin
Organist: Mrs. Amy Chee
Choir Director: Mr. Johann Geiger
