Celebrating 207 Years of Ministry!

11:00 PM December 24, 2018 / 24 de diciembre de 2018

LESSONS AND CAROLS AND CHRIST MASS/ Villancicos, lecturas bíblicas y La misa de gallo

We invite you to speak and sing in the language you prefer or try something new. Te invitamos a hablar y cantar en el idioma que prefieras o que intentes algo distinto.

MUSICAL PRELUDE / PRELUDIO Hark the Herald Angels Sing arr. Paul Vasile How Beautiful Are the Feet from Messiah G.F. Händel Michelle Trovato, soloist Villancico de Dios transformado / Pablo Sosa Carol of the Transformed God Cybele Gouverneur, soloist Hacia Belén Traditional Villancico (Puerto Rico)

THE LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE/ENCENDEMOS LA VELA DE CRISTO Rejoice, pueblo de Dios! The light has come into the world. La luz ha venido al mundo. [The four Advent candles are lit.] O God, now we light the candle of your nativity! [The center white Christ candle is lit.] With the company of heaven and with sounds of great joy, you come to us. This is the time of light and resplendent joy. God has been born among us. The prophet Isaiah proclaimed a time when those who walked in the shadows would see a great light. A light would shine and a child would be born to us. The evangelist Luke painted the nativity sky and repeated the heavenly song of the angels, "Glory, peace on earth and goodwill!" John declared that this great light is Christ, the Word made flesh. This great light lives among us. By it we behold God's glory—full of grace and truth. At Christ's nativity, we now rejoice. All/todxs: Dios, our Life and Light, nuestra vida y luz, thank you for coming this night to us. Gracias por visitarnos esta noche. Thank you, gracias, for touching all heaven and earth with your splendor. In every corner of the world, shine this night with your peace. In every corner of our hearts, shine this night with your grace, tu gracias. Amen.

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+HYMN / HIMNO Venid, fieles todos / O Come, All Ye Faithful

WELCOME OF VISITORS! /¡BIENVENIDOS, BIENVENIDAS!

We want to know if you are visiting us for the first time. If you are able, please stand, so that we may welcome you. Si nos visitas por primera vez, queremos conocerte. Te invitamos a ponerte de pie o levanta la mano para darte la bienvenida. This is also the time where we invite the children in our worship to meet up with our Sunday School staff and head to their classroom. Children are also welcome to remain in service and continue worship with our congregation. Este también es el momento donde invitamos a los niños a dirigirse a la escuela dominical con las maestras, a la derecha y por detrás del altar. Si prefieren, pueden quedarse y continuar la adoración con la congregación. Se les insta a las/los hispanoblantes a utilizar sus teléfonos y marcar el siguiente número para escuchar el sermón en español. Si necesita audífonos, por favor, dirígase a un diácono en la entrada para recibir un par. Les recordamos entregar los audífonos a la salida. ¡Gracias! At this point, Spanish-speaking congregants are invited to dial in for the Spanish interpretation of the sermon. In you do not have a private listening device or are missing headphones, please see the deacons at the entrance to retrieve a pair of headsets. Dial in #: 1.267.930.4000; Access Code: 207 484 636. Headsets are to be returned at the end of worship. Thank you!

PRAYER OF INVOCATION / ORACIÓN DE INVOCACIÓN

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CAROL/VILLANCICO Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Se oye un son en alta esfera

THE FIRST LESSON/ Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 PRIMERA LECTURA Darell: The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.

Jeisaura: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named

Darell: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Mother, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace…

Jeisaura: with justice and with righteousness from this time onwards and for evermore.

Jeisaura:The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Screen: El pueblo que andaba en la oscuridad ha visto una gran luz; sobre los que vivían en densas tinieblas la luz ha resplandecido. Porque nos ha nacido un niño, se nos ha concedido un hijo; la soberanía reposará sobre sus hombros, y se le darán estos nombres: Consejero admirable, Dios fuerte, Padre y madre eterna, Príncipe de paz. Se extenderán su soberanía y su paz, y no tendrán fin. Gobernará sobre el trono de David y sobre su reino, para establecerlo y sostenerlo con justicia y rectitud desde ahora y para siempre. Esto lo llevará a cabo el celo del Señor Todopoderoso.

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+CAROL/ Villancico It Came Upon the Midnight Clear / La media noche resonó

OUR SECOND LESSON/ Isaiah 11:1-4, 6-9 Segunda lectura

Screen: A shoot shall come out from the stock 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. 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; 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 rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

Rev JZ: El lobo vivirá con el cordero, el leopardo se echará con el cabrito, y juntos andarán el ternero y el cachorro de león, y un niño pequeño los guiará. La vaca pastará con la osa, sus crías se echarán juntas, y el león comerá paja como el buey. Jugará el niño de pecho junto a la cueva de la cobra, y el recién destetado meterá la mano en el nido de la víbora. No harán ningún daño ni estrago en todo mi monte santo, porque rebosará la tierra con el conocimiento del Señor como rebosa el mar con las aguas.

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CAROL/Villancico Angels We Have Heard on High / Les anges dan nos campagnes

You are invited to sing the first verse in French or English.

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

THIRD LESSON/ Luke 1:26-35, 38 – Screen in Spanish, then English

TERCERA LECTURA Jeisaura: In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. Rev Stephanie: The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Jeisaura: The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. Norma: Él será una gran persona, y lo llamarán Hijo del Altísimo. Dios el Señor le dará el trono de su padre David, y reinará sobre el pueblo de Jacob para siempre. Su reinado no tendrá fin. ―¿Cómo podrá suceder esto —le preguntó María al ángel—, puesto que soy virgen? Rev JZ: ―El Espíritu Santo vendrá sobre ti, y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Así que al santo niño que va a nacer lo llamarán Hijo de Dios. ―Aquí tienes a la sierva del Señor —contestó María—. Que él haga conmigo como me has dicho. Con esto, el ángel la dejó.

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MUSICAL REFLECTION/ Unexpected and Mysterious Calvin Hampton MEDITACIÓN MUSICAL THE FOURTH LESSON/ Luke 2:1-7 –Spanish on Screen CUARTA LECTURA In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph 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. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And 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.

CAROL/VILLANCICO Venid, pastocillos / Away in a Manger

FIFTH LESSON/ Luke 2:8-12 - English on Screen QUINTA LECTURA En esa misma región había unos pastores que pasaban la noche en el campo, turnándose para cuidar sus rebaños. Sucedió que un ángel del Señor se les apareció. La gloria del Señor los envolvió en su luz, y se llenaron de temor. Pero el ángel les dijo: «No tengan miedo. Miren que les traigo buenas noticias que serán motivo de mucha alegría para todo el pueblo. Hoy les ha nacido en la Ciudad de David un Salvador, que es Cristo el Señor. Esto les servirá de señal: Encontrarán a un niño envuelto en pañales y acostado en un pesebre». REFLEXIÓN MUSICAL / A Weary Couple Londonderry Air MUSICAL REFLECTION

All are invited to sing the third verse: But still the angels sing their hymn of “Glory” beyond our fears that never seem to cease. For Christ has come, and God's unfolding story redeems the world to live in love, good will, and peace.

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MEDITATION The Rev. Kaji S. Douša

SIXTH LESSON/ Luke 2:13-20 SEXTA LECTURA Jeisaura: (Screen Spanish) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,

praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours!’

Rev Stephanie: When 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.’ So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.

Jeisaura: When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Norma: (Screen English) De repente apareció una multitud de ángeles del cielo, que alababan a Dios y decían: «Gloria a Dios en las alturas, y en la tierra paz a los que gozan de su buena voluntad».

Cuando los ángeles se fueron al cielo, los pastores se dijeron unos a otros: «Vamos a Belén, a ver esto que ha pasado y que el Señor nos ha dado a conocer».

Rev JZ: (Screen English) Así que fueron de prisa y encontraron a María y a José, y al niño que estaba acostado en el pesebre. Cuando vieron al niño, contaron lo que les habían dicho acerca de él, y cuantos lo oyeron se asombraron de lo que los pastores decían. María, por su parte, guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón y meditaba acerca de ellas. Los pastores regresaron glorificando y alabando a Dios por lo que habían visto y oído, pues todo sucedió tal como se les había dicho.

CAROL/VILLANCICO Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child

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THE CHRIST MASS/ La Misa de Navidad (de los Pastores)

THE INVITATION TO THE OFFERING / INVITACIÓN A LA OFRENDA

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OFERTORIO / OFFERTORY Niño lindo Venezuelan Carol MUSICAL REFLECTION

+THE DOXOLOGY / LA DOXOLOGÍA What can I offer poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb. If I were a wise one, I would do my part, But what I can I offer: all my heart.

ORACIÓN DE OFERTORIO / OFFERTORY PRAYER

TE INVITAMOS A LA MESA DE COMUNIÓN / THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE

PREFACE / PREFACIO ¡Ven! Come to the banquet, vengamos al banquete, Come to the feast, a la mesa de la creación. ¡Ven! God invites all who are poor and hungry, Dios invita a todos los pobres. Come to the table, a esta mesa común por la fe. ¡Ven! Come celebrate a meal where all are equal in love, donde hay igualdad. Come, taste and see, probar y ver la bondad de Dios. Dios de la Vida, you nurture and sustain your people, a tu pueblo…

SANTO / SANCTUS Santo, santo, santo / Holy, Holy, Holy Argentina ORACIÓN DE ADORACIÓN

WORDS OF INSTITUTION and THE BLESSING OF THE ELEMENTS / PALABRAS DE INSTITUCIÓN y BENDICIÓN DEL PAN Y EL VINO

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CHRIST’S PRAYER / EL PADRE NUESTRO Our God in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our sins/debts/trespasses, as we forgive those who sin/debt/trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos santificado sea tu nombre. Venga a nosotros tu reino, hágase Tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras deudas/ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder y la gloria, ahora y siempre. Amén.

LA CENA DEL SEÑOR / SHARING THE LORD’S TABLE

MUSICAL REFLECTION/ Quia respexit from Magnificat J.S. Bach MEDITACIÓN MUSICAL

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING / ORACIÓN DE GRATITUD

SEVENTH LESSON / John 1:1-14 SÈPTIMA LECTURA Pastor Kaji: (Screen in Spanish) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. Rev JZ: (Screen in English) En el principio ya existía el Verbo, y el Verbo estaba con Dios, y el Verbo era Dios. Él estaba con Dios en el principio. Por medio de él todas las cosas fueron creadas; sin él, nada de lo creado llegó a existir. En él estaba la vida, y la vida era la luz de la humanidad. Esta luz resplandece en las tinieblas, y las tinieblas no han podido extinguirla. Vino un hombre llamado Juan. Dios lo envió como testigo para dar testimonio de la luz, a fin de que por medio de él todos creyeran. Juan no era la luz, sino que vino para dar testimonio de la luz. Esa luz verdadera, la que alumbra a todo ser humano, venía a este mundo.

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El que era la luz ya estaba en el mundo, y el mundo fue creado por medio de él, pero el mundo no lo reconoció. Vino a lo que era suyo, pero los suyos no lo recibieron. Mas a cuantos lo recibieron, a los que creen en su nombre, les dio el derecho de ser hijos de Dios. Estos no nacen de la sangre, ni por deseos naturales, ni por voluntad humana, sino que nacen de Dios. Y el Verbo se hizo hombre y habitó entre nosotros. Y hemos contemplado su gloria, la gloria que corresponde al Hijo unigénito del Padre, lleno de gracia y de verdad. CAROL/VILLANCICO Silent Night / Noche de paz

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PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S SERVICE: Preaching: The Rev. Kaji Douša; Liturgist: The Rev. Stephanie Kendell, The Rev. Jeanette Zaragoza-De León; Lectors: Jeisaura Rodriguez, Darell Hunt, Norma Lopez-Eicher, The Rev. Kaji Douša, The Rev. Stephanie Kendell, The Rev. Jeanette Zaragoza-De León; Elders: Danni Bain and Norma Lopez-Eicher; Multilingual and Cross-sectional Worship Minister: The Rev. Jeanette Zaragoza-De León; Interim Director of Music Ministry: Paul Vasile; Instrumentalists: Paul Vasile, piano; Pablo Eluchans, percussion; Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe; Soloists/Song Leaders: Andy Dahn, Cybele Gouverneur, Darell Hunt, Tamara Jade, Michelle Trovato

Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone in your life or to celebrate a special occasion. Call the church office at 212-288-3246, ext. 102 to place your order.

This Week’s Mission Offering: UCC Christmas Fund. Our joy at Christmas is a response to God's promise of new life through the birth of Jesus. It is a joy we are called to share widely, through our witness and gifts, both to loved ones and to distant neighbors. "It wasn’t easy picking up the telephone to share with you my present situation. In fact, it was one of the most humiliating experiences of my life although it reminded me that grace still happens. Sometimes we as clergy persons lose sight of God’s grace when the negative stuff comes into our lives." "…thanks so much for sharing your time and ministry with me. Your most gracious gift is appreciated more than words can say as I continue to live in the 'meantime.'" These eloquent words are from a pastor who is the recipient of the caring and concern of those who contribute to the Christmas Fund Offering. You have the opportunity to be a part of this ministry that cares for the active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ through your participation in this year's Christmas Fund Offering. Your gift to the Christmas Fund will not only assist pastors like the one above, but also provide for the Supplementation of Small Annuities, Supplementation of Health Premiums, Emergency Grants, and Christmas “Thank You” Gift Checks next December to lower-income retirees. Your gifts are needed more than ever to help the growing number of retirees whose low-income annuities make it difficult to meet increasing living costs. This is your opportunity to participate in God's promise of renewal by enabling this ministry of compassion and care.

Musical and Liturgical acknowledgements: Advent Candle Lighting Litany – adapted from Maren C. Tirabassi, https://giftsinopenhands.wordpress.com Communion Preface – adapted by Paul Vasile from the song Vamos todos al banquete by Guillermo Cuéllar, trans. Bret Hesla.

©1988, td. 1996, GIA Publications, All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-715488 Communion Prayer – adapted by Paul Vasile from Diarmuid O'Murchu (Ireland), http://www.diarmuid13.com/eucharistic-prayers

Santo, santo, santo / Holy, Holy, Holy – Words: Traditional liturgical; Music: Argentina. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-715488

Poinsettias Dedication

Sibyl Lavengood in memory of Ned Lavengood Sr., Ima Jean Kidd, John McManus

Beth Mandelbaum in memory of Helen & Robert Mandelbaum

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