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Sunday, December 12, 2021, 11 a.m Third Sunday of Advent G F Handel's Messiah, part one PRELUDE Sinfonia WELCOME Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all People: And also with you LIGHTING of the THIRD ADVENT CANDLE MESSIAH, SCENE ONE: Isaiah's Prophecy of Salvation Comfort Ye (tenor recit) Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness; prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God Ev’ry valley shall be exalted, and ev’ry mountain and hill made low; the crooked straight and the rough places plain Isaiah 40:1-4 Every Valley (tenor aria) Every valley is lifted up; every mountain, made low Now the glory of God is revealed, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken Isaiah 40:4-5 And the Glory (chorus) And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it Isaiah 40:5 ✦ You are invited to stand As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone and refrain from flash photography during the service INTRODUCTION and OPENING PRAYER TIME with CHILDREN Rev Dr Camille Cook Howe Children in grades and up are invited to remain in worship to share in today's musical worship experience Children in grades and below will recess up the center aisle to Young Children and Worship MESSIAH, SCENE TWO: The Coming Judgment Thus Saith the Lord (recit) Thus saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts: Yet once a little while and I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land Haggai 2:6-7 And I will shake all nations; and the desire of all nations shall come The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple, even the messenger of the Covenant, whom you delight in; behold, He shall come, saith the Lord of hosts Malachi 3:1 But Who May Abide (bass aria) But who may abide the day of His coming, and who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner's fire Malachi 3:2 And He Shall Purify the Sons of Levi (chorus) And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness Malachi 3:3 PRAYER for ILLUMINATION LESSON Luke 1:39-45 Leader: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God! Elder Tracy Davis pg 58 MESSIAH, SCENE THREE: The Prophecy of Christ's Birth Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive (soprano aria) Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel, God with us Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23 O Thou That Tellest (alto aria and chorus) O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, behold your god! Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee Isaiah 40:9; Isaiah 60:1 For Unto Us a Child Is Born (chorus) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 CALL for the OFFERING and PRAYER of THANKSGIVING Passing of the Fellowship Books MESSIAH, SCENE FOUR: The Annunciation to the Shepherds There Were Shepherds Abiding (soprano recit) There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid And the angel said unto them: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying Luke 2:8-13 Glory to God (chorus) Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men Luke 2:14 COMMISSIONING MEREDITH WILSON MESSIAH, SCENE FIVE: Christ's Healing and Redemption Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion (soprano aria) Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, thy King cometh unto thee; He is the righteous Saviour, and He shall speak peace unto the heathen Zecharaiah 9:9-10 Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened (alto recit) Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing Isaiah 35:5-6 He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd (alto and soprano) He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young Come unto Him, all ye that labor, that are heavy laden, and He shall give you rest Take his yoke upon you, and learn of Him; for he is meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls Isaiah 40:11; Matthew 11:28-29 His Yoke is Easy (duet chorus) His yoke is easy, and His burden is light Matthew 11:30 ✦ BENEDICTION ✦ POSTLUDE Hallelujah Chorus G F Handel (b 1685-d 1759) Hallelujah! Hallelujah! for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth The Kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ: and He shall reign for ever and ever King of kings, Lord of lords About Today's Service About Today's Music: The music for this morning’s service is the beloved Part from Georg Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah From its inception in 1741 the work has captured the hearts and minds of audiences the world over The oratorio, through its clever and inspired text setting, tells the story of the promise of a savior, his birth, life, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension This morning, we experience only the “setup” of the drama, but this Part stands alone on its musical merits May the singing and playing of this music today fill you with the joy of the season and with the hope that is found in the great drama that is the coming of a Messiah to this earth GPC Choir: Sopranos: Jillian Kutner, Kira Neary*, Emily Shallbetter*, Meredith Wilson; Altos: Marta Kiriloff Barber*, Ariana Parks, Rebecca Hunt; Tenors: Steven Blondo*, John Mullan; Bass: Brian Boda, Henrique Carvalho, Tim Hunt, Alistair Sommerville, Craig Francis Smith* (* indicates soloists) Ushers: Rick Del Sontro (Captain), Karla Addess, Robert Amanfu, Cynthia and Lawson Bader, Lucy Coble, Kristin Froehle, Claire Hunn, Catherine Johnson, Kevin McDonald, Bryan Scott, Derek Torrey, Michele Tate Wilson and Jimmy Wilson Advent Candle Lighting: Participants in today's Advent III candle lighting are Grace Cannon, Alex Davis, Barton Holmes, Maisie Murray, Prater Sterchi, George Sumner, Elinor Supple, and Megan Yost Punch Bunch: Please join us after the service for Punch Bunch hosted by the Deacons' Hospitality Committee Flowers: The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God Children's Worship Leaders: Ann Abanto, Missye Knapp, Jessie Sterchi, and Esther Wisdom Nursery Caregivers: Gamage Perera, Swarna Nawarathna, and Deepa Mahawatha Weekly Calendar Announcements Sunday, December 12 Holiday Drive for Excel Academy This winter, we at GPC hope to help make the season bright at Excel Academy for students, teachers, and families Your donations will help us provide meals and gift cards for families and recognition for teachers Scan the QR code and select "Excel Holiday Campaign" to give 9:00am Officer Training** 9:30am Pageant Rehearsal 9:45am Nursery Adult Education** 10:00am Youth Group 10:30am Advent Reading Rehearsal 10:40am Singing with Ms Regina 11:00am Worship - Handel's Messiah** 12:00pm Congregational Meeting Advent Reading Rehearsal 12:30pm Punch Bunch 5:15pm Yoga* Tuesday, December 14 11:00am GPC Staff Meeting Wednesday, December 15 7:00pm Bible Study Thursday, December 16 7:00pm Session Meeting Sunday, December 19 9:45am 10:20am 10:40am 11:00am 12:00pm 5:15pm Nursery Adult Education** Advent Reading Rehearsal Singing with Ms Regina Worship - Lessons & Carols** Punch Bunch Pageant Rehearsal Officer Training** Yoga* *Event will be conducted entirely virtually **Both virtual and in-person options are available Refugee Update - Donate, Give, and Serve GPC is sponsoring a family of five as they settle in to the DC area, and we need your donations of new or gently used furniture or home goods To donate, please visit gtownpres.org/refugees and click on the Donation Sign-Up button, which will take you to a SignUpGenius page with a list of items still needed Sign-ups must be made before Dec 14 at 5pm, and items must be dropped off to the Colonial Room by Dec 17 at 4:30pm Drop-offs can be made Sunday, Dec 12 from 9am-3pm, or Monday, Dec 13-Friday, Dec 17 from 9:30am-4:30pm Financial contributions are also welcome and may be made at gtownpres.org/refugees In Our Father's House GPC member Al Johnson passed away on December 3, 2021 A memorial service will be held at GPC on Monday, December 13 at 11:00am, preceded by a viewing in the sanctuary at 10:00am Join us in prayer for Al's family and loved ones Announcements Learn Christmas Floral Donations Make a gift to our Christmas flower fund in honor or memory of a loved one! Visit gtownpres.org/give and select "Christmas Flowers" to donate Adult Education Next Sunday, December 19, we will gather for Bible Study, led by Pastor Cheni Join us in person in the Washington Room or on Zoom at 9:45am (meeting ID: 857 2572 1880//passcode: 343482) A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is hereby called for Sunday, December 12, 2021 The meeting will convene following the 11 a.m worship service for the following purpose: To hear a report from the Nominating Committee and to elect a slate of new Elders and Deacons and members of the Nominating Committee By order of the Session: Rev Dr Camille Cook Howe, Moderator Liza Marshall, Clerk of Session Serve gtownpres.org/serve Connect With Our Mission Partners At gtownpres.org/serve, there are a wide variety of ways to connect with and support our mission partners, including the Aged Women's Home of Georgetown, Remember Niger, Friendship Place, and more Help make this Advent special for our partners' clients and communities! gtownpres.org/learn Anti-Racism Resources Each month, the Anti-Racism Coordinating Committee offers a new curated list of resources on a specific aspect of racial justice This month, the topic is anti-Indigenous racism Check out the resources at gtownpres.org/antiracismresources Wednesday Night Bible Study Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm in person or virtually to share in Bible Study, led by Pastor Cheni Come to the Washington Room or log in on Zoom (Meeting ID: 829 9708 8526//Passcode: 073034) Children's Programs On Dec 12 and 19, there will be no Children's Church Children in grades 3-5 are encouraged to remain in worship for these special music worship services Children in PK-2nd grade are invited to attend Young Children and Worship during the worship hour, or to remain in worship Canvas worship bags for children may be found in the narthex Children 0-3 can make use of the nursery from 9:45am-12:15pm Connect gtownpres.org/connect Punch/Lunch Bunch Volunteers The Hospitality Team is seeking volunteers to prepare and serve Punch or Lunch Bunch Volunteers are especially needed for December 26 Reach out to Joelle Justus or email info@gtownpres.org to volunteer Circles GPC Circles are small groups of GPCers who live in the same area Reach out to info@gtownpres.org to get connected to your local Circle Give gtownpres.org/give It is Stewardship season at GPC! Visit gtownpres.org/stewardship to make your pledge To manage a current pledge or make a one-time gift, visit gtownpres.org/give To give of your time and talents, visit gtownpres.org/timeandtalents Worship gtownpres.org/worship Join us at 11am each Sunday of Advent for our worship series, Waiting Together, and join us on Christmas Eve at 5pm for our annual Christmas Pageant Happy Birthday! December 12 Kirk von Seelen Lauren Mattison December 13 Cristian Lopez December 16 Larson Leachman Jennifer Small Daily Lectionary Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Psalm 150 Zechariah 1:7-17 Revelation 3:14-22 Psalm 53 Matthew 25:1-13 Zechariah 7:8-8:8 Church Staff Senior Pastor Rev Dr Camille Cook Howe cch@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor Rev Dr Cheni Khonje ck@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor Rev Jessica Tate jet@gtownpres.org Director of Music Mark Willey maw@gtownpres.org Director of Children's Ministry Jennie Lopez jdl@gtownpres.org Office Administrator Emma Marshall eem@gtownpres.org Director of Children's Music Regina Andrade andraderegina27@gmail.com Bookkeeper Julia Kim bookkeeper@gtownpres.org Custodian Clifford Ford cxfnite@comcast.net Nominees for the Elder Class of 2024 Susan Bell has been a member of GPC for over 30 years She and her husband Robert have two adult children, Alice and Nico She has been involved in various church activities, including serving as an elder, teaching Sunday school, and organizing and participating in a variety of mission events Susan is retired from a career of bank regulation and consulting, and is currently chairing the DC nonprofit New Futures, which supports underserved young people in the DMV through certifications and community college degrees and into rewarding careers She cherishes her GPC community, especially the many long-time friends as well as the newer members she is coming to know Roy M Henwood first began attending GPC in 1983-84 when living at Dupont Circle He was married at the church to Nancy R Kuhn by Pastor Campbell Gillon in 1985 and became a member in 1987 Subsequently, he has served on the Board of Trustees and the Session He was Clerk of Session 2013-2018 under Pastor Camille Cook Howe and chaired the Kitchen Renovation Task Force during part of that time He has participated in various GPC mission initiatives, as well Now retired from a career as a government relations professional and nonprofit trade association executive, Roy continues to live in NW Washington Roy and Nancy enjoy taking sailing trips on the Chesapeake and making getaways to Maine Karl Mattison began attending GPC in 1996 Although he had planned to depart after graduate school, roots sprouted, and 25 years have passed Karl met his wife Ashley here at GPC while serving on the Families-InTransition Committee Their daughters Lauren (19) and Charlotte (15) were baptized and raised here Karl has served previous terms as a Deacon and as an Elder He works as Vice President for Planned Giving Resources at the Presbyterian Foundation In his free time, Karl enjoys mountain biking, surfskiing and spending time with family Kim Hoyt Sperduto began attending GPC in 1994 and was married to Marsha Pearcy here in our sanctuary by Rev Campbell Gillon Kim has taught Sunday School for GPC youth, served as a Deacon, and has been involved with the Refugee Committee for years Kim is an attorney at a commercial litigation boutique in the District and spends his spare time on the golf course, the fishing stream, and the writers desk He is the father of Biz, Charlie, and Sophie, and the grandfather of Theo and Luca Nominees for the Deacon Class of 2024 Patricia Berl joined GPC in 2002 In 2007, Patricia joined the GPC Flower Committee, and assumed leadership of the committee in 2010 In 2011, Patricia retired from a corporate position with Bright Horizons Family Solutions, a global child care company She continues to serve on the Board of Managers for Oak Hill Cemetery and the Georgetown Garden Club, as well as planning and executing floral work for GPC Patricia is married to Joseph Berl Joe and Patricia spend free time enjoying their West Coast children, Colin Clark and Emily, and two precocious two grandsons in LA Aaron Davis and his wife, Nicole, began regularly attending services at GPC with their two children in 2017 and joined last year Aaron has helped out on Sundays in a variety of ways, from dressing up in character for Sunday School to leading kids on a hunt for facts in Bible stories (with reporter’s notebooks) Aaron is an investigative reporter at The Washington Post In his spare time Aaron – along with Nicole, Alex (9) and Emilia (6) - can often be found in the woods near their Chevy Chase home, plotting new hikes in Rock Creek Park Missye Brickell Knapp began attending GPC in 2013 and became a member in 2014 She loves volunteering with Young Children and Worship Missye works in government affairs at Intel Corporation and lives in Northwest DC with her husband Brian and sons George (5), Henry (3), and Luke (11 months) Missye and Brian were married at GPC, and Missye originally hails from New York City where she enjoys traveling to visit family Chase Lubbock first attended GPC in 2010 while a grad student at Georgetown and became a member years later Prior to heading overseas in the fall of 2017 for a tumultuous years representing the Department of the Treasury (first in Baghdad and then Kabul), Chase was an active participant in Adult Education, Bible Study, and Saturday Suppers—activities he hopes to resume As part of his transition back stateside Chase is seeing mixed results in current efforts to both relearn how to cook and navigate the seemingly endless variety of DC’s grocery stores Catherine McEaddy Holmes joined GPC in 2005 and has since served on the Board of Deacons and the Nominating Committee and been involved with the Children’s Ministries She grew up in First (Scots) Presbyterian in Charleston, SC, and spent summers in Montreat, NC Since earning a BA in history from Davidson College and a MFA in creative writing from American University, Catherine has worked as a writer and editor She lives in Glover Park with her husband Kevin and children, Eaddy (13) and Barton (10) After spending most of 2020 in Edisto Island, SC, Catherine is happy to be back in DC driving for carpool, working on her writing, and dreaming of the day when she can safely travel again Casey Nolan began attending GPC in 2014 during her sophomore year at Georgetown University Although she left during her junior and senior years, she returned in 2017 and became a member in 2020 Casey has been heavily involved in Children's Ministries, and she currently serves as a Sunday School teacher and Young Children and Worship leader Casey works as a researcher and lives in Arlington with her rescue dog, Juniper She spends most of her free time cooking, baking, and exploring new dog-friendly spots in D.C Nominees for the Nominating Committee Class of 2022 Claire Gillum Doug Hillhouse Kathleen Jennings Steve Johnson Cristian Lopez Michele Wilson Serving Our City, United in Christ Welcome to the Georgetown Presbyterian Church If you are here for the first time, we extend a special welcome to you Please take a moment to read through the bulletin which contains important information for the life of this congregation In order to protect the young and vulnerable in our midst, we recommend worshippers wear masks throughout the service and while in the church building Ushers are wearing red lapel tags and are in the back of the Sanctuary If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them Assisted listening devices can be found in the back of the Sanctuary in a marked basket Please join us after worship for refreshments and fellowship in the Georgetown Room Children are always welcome! If you need to step out, there is a room near the front doors with a television which shows the service as well as resources for small children For older children, there are canvas bags near the front doors with coloring materials and other worship supplies For our youngest children through two years old, nursery care is available upstairs beginning at 9:45am After the Time with Children in the service, children can remain with their families or exit the Sanctuary with our Children's Worship leaders to continue age-appropriate worship Please feel free to escort your children to their classroom to meet the leaders More information is available in the Order of Worship Navigating the Service Stars ✦ indicate when you are invited to stand if you are able Bold text indicates that the congregation says this together, in one voice Hymns can be found in the purple hymnals Bibles are located at the end of the pews Large print hymnals are available in the back of the Sanctuary We receive communion once a month, and all are welcome The Georgetown Presbyterian Church has been a steadfast presence in our nation's capital since 1780, ministering to generations of Washingtonians, serving our city, united in Christ For more of our history, visit gtownpres.org/us/history 3115 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007 | (202) 338-1644 | gtownpres.org