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St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Park Ridge, Illinois
82nd annual
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
December 12, 2021 ~ 4:00 p.m.
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Park Ridge, Illinois
82nd annual
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
December 12, 2021 ~ 4:00 p.m.
Welcome
Prelude
Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying German chorale, arr. Ron Mallory
Celebration Ringers
What Child Is This English folk tune, arr. Peter Crisafulli
Michele Harbeck Haley, flute
The First Noel English carol, arr. Rick Walters
Jim Cross, trumpet
Gathering Prayer
In Advent darkness we wait for you O Christ. And in our waiting you gift
us with music that sings your salvation story.
We thank you for Isaiah and the prophets who proclaimed the hope of the
Messiah and praise you for Luke and John, evangelists who beheld the
coming of Christ.
We thank you for Mary’s faithfulness and Joseph’s quiet patience; we praise
you for Mary’s song of hope, for the angels’ song of peace.
Come, Lord Jesus. Bring peace on the wings of your promise. Bring joy
on the winds of the Spirit. Be pleased to dwell with us as our Emmanuel.
Speak to us anew through prophecy and Gospel, through poets and
musicians – the artisans of your grace.
Enlighten the darkness of our world with the Light of your Christ.
Come into our hearts Lord Jesus.
For we pray in the name of Jesus the Christ, the light of the world. Amen.
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Gathering Song
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence arr. Robert Hobby
Youth Ensemble
Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand;
ponder nothing earthly-minded, for with blessing in his hand
Christ our God to earth descending comes full homage to demand.
King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood,
Lord of lords in human vesture, in the body and the blood,
he will give to all the faithful his own self for heav'nly food.
Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way;
as the Light of light, descending from the realms of endless day,
comes, the pow'rs of hell to vanquish, as the darkness clears away.
First Reading Isaiah 9:2-4, 6
Jodi Slattery
2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived
in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shined. 3You have multiplied
the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at
the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4For the yoke of their
burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you
have broken as on the day of Midian. 6For a child has been born for us, a son
given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The reading concludes:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Freedom is Coming South African
Adult Ensemble, Greta Ramsey, soloist
Oh, freedom. Freedom is coming.
Oh, yes, I know.
Oh, Jesus. Jesus is coming.
Oh, yes, I know.
Second Reading Luke 1:26-38
Kara Gowlovech
26In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee
called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph,
of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28And he came to her
and said, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." 29But she was much
perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
30The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor
with God. 31And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and
you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great, and will be called the Son of the
Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor
David.
33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will
be no end." 34Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?"
35The angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the
power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born
will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36And now, your relative Elizabeth
in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her
who was said to be barren. 37For nothing will be impossible with God."
38Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me ac-
cording to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
The reading concludes:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Fantasy on Kingsfold arr. H. Dean Wagner
(My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness)
Celebration Ringers
String Ensemble, Flute
Third Reading Luke 2:1-7
Paul Rooney
1In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world
should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while
Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be regis-
tered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to
the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the
house and family of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he
was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time
came for her to deliver her child. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and
wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was
no place for them in the inn.
The reading concludes:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon
Greta Ramsey, soloist; Lisa Ramsey, violin
When blossoms flowered ‘mid the snows upon a winter night
Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose, the King of Love and Light.
The angels sang, the shepherds sang, the grateful earth rejoiced,
And at His blessed birth the stars their exultation voiced.
O come let us adore Him. Christ the Lord.
Again the heart with rapture glows to greet the holy night
That gave the world its Christmas Rose, the King of Love and Light.
Let ev’ry voice acclaim His name, the grateful chorus swell,
From paradise to earth he came that we with Him might dwell.
O come let us adore Him. Christ the Lord.
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Fourth Reading Luke 2:8-20
The Knapowski Family
8In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over
their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the
glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel
said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of
great joy for all the people: 11to you is born this day in the city of David a
Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will
find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." 13And suddenly
there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and
saying,
4"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!"
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to
one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken
place, which the Lord has made known to us." 16So they went with haste and
found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17When they saw
this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all
who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary
treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds
returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it
had been told them.
The reading concludes:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Star Carol John Rutter
Youth Ensemble
Sing this night, for a boy is born in Bethlehem,
Christ our Lord in a lowly manger lies;
Bring your gifts, come and worship at his cradle,
Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary!
See his star shining bright
In the sky this Christmas night!
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Follow me joyfully;
Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary!
Angels bright, come from heaven’s highest glory,
Bear the news with its message of good cheer:
“Sing, rejoice, for a King is come to save us,
Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary!”
See, he lies in his mother’s tender keeping;
Jesus Christ in her loving arms asleep.
Shepherds poor, come to worship and adore him,
Offer their humble gifts before the son of Mary.
Let us all pay our homage at the manger,
Sing his praise on this joyful Christmas night;
Christ is come, bringing promise of salvation;
Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary!
Offering
In a normal year, we would receive an offering at this
time. Even though we are gathered virtually and not
able to receive a physical offering, we still give thanks
to God’s goodness.
If you would like to make an offering, you are invited to
use this QR code to access St. Luke’s online giving page.
You can select “Other” and specify “Candlelight” in the
box.
Angels We Have Heard on High French carol, arr. Rick Walters
Jim Cross, trumpet
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Fifth Reading John 1:1-5
Sylvia Xing
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word
was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being
through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come
into being 4in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5The light
shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
The reading concludes:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Lo, How a Rose arr. Cathy Moklebust
Celebration Ringers; String Ensemble
The Winter Rose Joseph M. Martin
Adult Ensemble, String Ensemble
In the silence of the winter while stars shown high above,
God sent from heaven’s garden a Rose to show His love.
It opened in the dark of night while the world was fast asleep.
So perfect was its beauty, it made the heavens weep.
The angels paused to wonder upon that winsome sight.
And kings and shepherds gathered to worship in its light.
They all breathed in its beauty, a precious sweet perfume.
And in the bleak midwinter the Rose began to bloom.
O let us now remember when God put on the thorn.
And Love restored the garden and the Winter Rose was born.
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Sending Prayer / Blessing
The Work of Christmas The Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman,1899 — 1981
20th century theologian, preacher and civil rights leader
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost, to heal the broken,
To feed the hungry, to release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among [sisters and] brothers,
To make music in the heart.
So go forth this night into the world in peace to serve God with gladness.
Hold fast to that which is good. Give to no one evil for evil. Support the weak.
Comfort the afflicted. Confront the principalities and powers. Strive for justice
and peace. And may our Gracious God bless and keep us all. Amen.
Candlelighting
You are invited to light candles, dim your lights, and join in singing “Silent
Night.”
Night of Silence / Silent Night German carol, Daniel Kantor
Kyle and Gary Cartwright,
Adam Cartwright, Greta Ramsey, vocalists
Carol Dylan, Paul Organ, violin; Lisa Smith, cello
Laurie Wit, piano; Celebration Ringers
Cold are the people, winter of life,
we tremble in shadows this cold endless night.
Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping,
flowers that will echo the sunrise;
Fire of hope is our only warmth:
weary, its flame will be dying soon.
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Voice in the distance, call in the night;
on wind you enfold us, you speak of the light.
Gentle on the ear you whisper softly
rumors of a dawn so embracing;
Breathless love awaits darkened souls:
soon will we know of the morning.
Spirit among us, shine like the star;
your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar
Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely,
rising in the warmth of your Son’s love;
Star unknowing of night and day:
Spirit, we wait for your loving Son.
1. Silent night, holy night! 2. Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright Shepherds quake at the sight;
round yon virgin mother and child. glories stream from heaven afar,
Holy infant so tender and mild, heav’nly hosts sing, alleluia!
sleep in heavenly peace, Christ, the Savior is born!
sleep in heavenly peace. Christ, the Savior is born!
3. Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
radiant beams from your holy face,
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at your birth,
Jesus, Lord, at your birth.
Postlude
Postlude on Mendelssohn David Willcocks
Ethan Mellema, organ
Special thanks . . .
To the Cartwright family and the Altar Guild for decorating the sanctuary and
throughout the building.
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Anne Krentz Organ, Director of Music Ministries
The Rev. Stephen Bouman, worship leader
The Rev. Sally Hanson, worship leader
Readers
Kara Gowlovech Jodi Slattery
The Knapowski Family Sylvia Yun Xing
Paul Rooney
Musicians
Youth Ensemble
Olivia Kelley, Niki Petterson, Marin Rooney, Madelyn Santella
Adult Ensemble
Adam Cartwright, Gary Cartwright, Kyle Cartwright, Sonia Mackenzie,
Jim Organ, Greta Ramsey
Celebration Ringers
Sue Adler, Joanna Anderson, Penny Boyer, Jan Beyreis, Kyle
Cartwright, Lisa Heim, Gail Larson, BethAnn Lynch, Pat Mackenzie,
Sonia Mackenzie, Cindy Nommensen, Sue Weber, Laurie Wit
Instrumentalists
Paul Organ, Lisa Ramsey, violin
Brandon Huovie, Lisa Smith, cello
Michele Harbeck Haley, flute
Jim Cross, trumpet
Accompanists
Anne Krentz Organ, Ethan Mellema
BethAnn Lynch, videographer
Hymn texts are used with permission and reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-704448 unless
otherwise specified. Scriptures Texts: from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989,
Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United
States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Images: from Sundaysand
Seasons.com.© 2021. Used with permission and reprinted under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies
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sbouman@stlukespr.org
The Rev. Sally Hanson, Pastor, Children, Youth and Family Ministries
— ext. 195 / 651-245-5088 (cell) shanson@stlukespr.org
Anne Krentz Organ, Director of Music Ministries — ext. 140
akorgan@stlukespr.org
BethAnn Lynch, Liturgy Coordinator —ext. 170
worship@stlukespr.org
Kim Hendee, Superintendent of Sunday School
khendee@stlukespr.org
Gerry Mears, Coordinator for High School Ministry
Susan Pinto, Administrative Assistant—ext. 100
office@stlukespr.org
Jim Schrop, Building Coordinator —ext. 160 / 708-846-5286 (cell)
fjschrop@stlukespr.org
Tom Lynch, Custodian
Custodian@stlukespr.org
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