Westworth United Church
1750 Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg
on Treaty One Territory in the heart of the Métis Nation
December 24, 2019—Christmas Eve, 9:00 pm
We Gather to Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude: “Noël Huron” Denis Bédard
Christ Candle Litany
Hymn 60 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ADESTE FIDELES
The Peace of Christ
One: May the peace of Christ be with you.
All: And also with you.
Please extend to others a blessing of peace with words such as,
“Peace be with you,” or “Peace,” with the response, “And also with you.”
A Christmas Prayer VU 66 (unison)
Hymn VU 40 “Before the Marvel of This Night” MARVEL
(remain seated)
We Hear the Word
First Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 6
Hymn 44 “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” CAROL
(remain seated)
Reflection: “Lighting the Darkness”
Hymn 59 “Joy to the World” ANTIOCH
Second Lesson: Luke 2:1-7
Anthem: “O Holy Night” Adolphe Adam
Christina Thanisch-Smith and Austin Winchell, soloists
Third Lesson: Luke 2:8-14
Hymn VU 38 “Angels We Have Heard on High” GLORIA
Fourth Lesson: Luke 2:15-20
Anthem: “Come, Singing Noel” Katherine K. Davis
We Gather at the Table
Offering
Offertory: “Lully, Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child” John Carter
Dedication Hymn VU 74 “What Child is This?”
Offering Prayer
The Sacrament of Holy Communion (see insert)
(Once the communion servers are in place, please proceed up the centre aisle, take a piece of bread and dip in the cup, eat and return to your seat along the side aisles. The central station at the front has gluten-free rice crackers and juice. If you have difficulty walking, please signal servers as they come down the centre aisle and they will serve you in your pew)
Benediction
Hymn VU 67 “Silent Night, Holy Night” STILLE NACHT
(see back cover & remain seated)
Jewel Casselman, recorder
Postlude: “Joy to the World” Michael Burkhardt
Communion Bread-Maker: Alan W.
Ushers: Kathy and Alan W.
Christ Candle Litany: Petra T. and Christina T-S.
Scripture Readers: Paul C. and Dorothy R.
Communion Servers: Cheryl M. D., Gerald D., Amanda D., Jennifer S., Cole S., Barbara W., Frank W., Ron B., and Melissa B.
Silent Night
Words by Joseph Mohr; Music by Franz Xavier Grüber
- 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 Hallelujah, Christ the Saviour is born,
Christ the Saviour 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.
Worship Around the Breakfast Tables
Dec. 29, 2019
Breakfast 10:30 am Worship 11:00 am
Upcoming Westworth Events in 2020
Mondays Jan 13-Feb. 10 7:30-9:00pm Faith Exploration Group
Thursdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 20 1:30-3:30pm Dementia and Partners
in Care Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 29 6:00 p.m. Samedi Swing Big Band
Dance Music
Sunday, Feb. 2 7:30 p.m. Taizé Epiphany Service
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Taizé Ash Wednesday Service
Sunday, April 5 7:30 pm Taizé Holy Week Service
Thursday, April 9 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday
Dinner & Service
Friday, April 10 Joint Good Friday Service with St. Andrew’s River Heights
Sunday, April 12 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Service
Sundays, Apr 19-May 10 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Interfaith Dialogue,
different venues
Friday, Apr. 24 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Rummage Sale
Saturday, Apr. 25 9:00 a.m.-noon Rummage Sale continues
Sunday, June 7 7:30 pm Taizé Pentecost Service
