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Finding God at the Intersection of Our Lives

Friday, December 4, 20157:30 p.m.

Welcome to Glendale city church’s annual christmas concert

presented by Friends oF music

A SeASon of Hope

Pre-program instrumental ensemble music in the Lobby provided by Glendale Adventist Academy, under the direction of Sheri Hansen.

Prelude “Go, Tell It On the Mountain”/“Troika*” L. McKechnie/ProkofievTaylor Ruhl, organ; Leif Lind, piano

(*Troika: Russian 3-horse sleigh)

Pastoral Welcome Todd Leonard

Congregational Carol “O Come All Ye Faithful” arr. David Wilcox(please stand) O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!

O come ye, o come ye to BethlehemCome and behold him, born the King of Angels:

O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest:

O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning,Jesu, to thee be all glory giv’n!

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Scripture reading: FirSt LeSSon Reading from Isaiah 52:7-9 Leif LindHow beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the Lord returns to Zion they will see it with their own eyes. Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people…

“Ding Dong Merrily on High” arr. David Wilcox “Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella” John Rutter Sanctuary Choir

Congregational Carol “The First Noel” arr. David Wilcox(please stand) The first noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light,

And so it continued both day and night.

This star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took its rest,

And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then let us all with one accordSing praises to our heav’nly Lord,

That hath made heav’n and earth of naught,And with his blood mankind hath bought.

Scripture reading: Second LeSSon Reading from Matthew 2:9-11 Arleene ChowThe Magi saw the star they had seen in the east. It went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and myrrh.

“Sing We Now of Christmas” Trad. French, arr. J. A. Ricketts “All Is Well” M. Smith/W. Kirkpatrick, arr. J. Graham

Glendale Adventist Academy Choir

Congregational Hymn “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!” arr. David Wilcox(please stand) Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!

Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinner reconciledJoyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies

With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord!Late in time behold him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th’incarnate DeityPleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our EmmanuelHark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!Light and life to all he brings, Ris’n with healing in his wingsMild he lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die

Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birthHark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Scripture reading: third LeSSon Reading from Luke 2:8-14 Anthony PaschalAnd there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom hisfavor rests.”

MessiahGeorge Frideric Handel

SinfonyComfort Ye, Charlie Kim, tenor

Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted, Charlie Kim, tenorAnd the Glory of the Lord

Thus Saith the Lord, Ryan Thorn, baritoneBut Who May Abide the Day of His Coming, Ryan Thorn, baritoneBehold, a Virgin Shall Conceive, Jennifer Wallace, mezzo-soprano

O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion, Jennifer Wallace, mezzo-soprano & Sanctuary Choir

For Unto Us a Child Is BornPifa

There Were Shepherds Abiding in the FieldAnd Lo, the Angel of the Lord Came Upon Them

And the Angel Said Unto ThemAnd Suddenly There Was With the Angel

Stephanie Aston, sopranoGlory to God

Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion, Stephanie Aston, sopranoThen Shall the Eyes of the Blind, Jennifer Wallace, mezzo-soprano

He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd, Jennifer Wallace, mezzo-soprano

Jennifer Miller, soprano

Hallelujah

It Is wIth great apprecIatIon that the FrIends oF MusIc thank the aV teaM, deacons, and greeters, the cIty church pastoral staFF, MusIcIans, and wanda koFFMan and her specIal teaM,

who helped plan and prepare thIs specIal eVenIng oF MusIc and FellowshIp!

Please join us now in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments!

SopranoStephanie AstonShannon GrayDong Ja HongPatricia KillenLiana Norheim

AltoVivian CainJudith McClureJennifer MillerLissie QuishenberryJennifer WallaceElizabeth Wenz

TenorCharlie KimJames KirklandHerman KibbleDouglas Schultz Winston Tan

BassLyzer CainDave FergusonBill GlennieJesse L. MartinRyan Thorn

Glendale City Church Sanctuary ChoirClarissa Shan, director

Violin II-ting HuangShelly RenJames TanDaphne Tsao

Glendale City Church Christmas Concert Performers

Glendale Adventist Academy Chorale Timothy Hansen, director

AltoJennifer CarvajalDesirae DarrettHannah DecolongonBrittney GreggNohely MelencianoIzzy NaguitCaitlyn Ng

TenorAdam AfenirAdam ContrerasAdrian EspanolMichael FloresAdam LadiaJustin SapigaoKole Stephens

BassNolan AlinsodDonovan CorbinMatthew HutchinsonLucas MarcondesMark MartinezChristopher SalvadorJosh StephensGrant Yamamoto

SopranoJohanna BazanAlexa JacintoJenny KeshishzadehMahta MarefatKaylee PakHannah SalcedoTiara Rabello

CelloJoohyun LeeJoseph Mendoes

Violin IIYeonHee KangStephanie PakShura SasakiAnnie Ting

ViolaBriana BandyBen ChiltonNick Yee

OrganTaylor Ruhl

ContinuoTaylor Ruhl

TrumpetAaron Smith

BassJeff Bandy

Orchestra

This and similar programs are underwritten by “Friends of Music,” an extra-budgetary fund of City Church, which is supported by sponsors. Consider becoming a part of Friends of Music and make available to the community a similar quality of music you have seen here tonight. Sponsor levels are: Angel, $100 or more; Seraphim, $500 or more; Cherubim, $750 or more; Archangel, $1,000 or more; Angel Gabriel, $2,500 or more. Please make contributions in the “Friends of Music” envelopes provided. Thank you.

Cherubim Dave Ferguson

AngelZach & Lillian AbaroLuis & Melky AlvarezMark & Xandra AndersonHarold & Eleanor FanselauGreg & Jill HoenesMargaret KaufmannPatricia KillenM.J.M. Maintenance Co.Judith McClureAlice NassimianRobert PelleymounterRobert & Sandra PetersonPsychology By Design Inc.

ArchangelBright Sky Hospice Care, Inc.Lee & Eleanor PosnerSalomon & Alma SchmidtMargaret ShawJohn & Nancy Vogt

If you have enjoyed tonIght’s performace, come back to cIty church for more quaIlty musIc:

and don’t forget our second saturday serIes concerts, schedule provIded as an Insert.

Joyce RungeIsidoro & Erica SilvaKemp SmealBeverly Tarr Valley Backflow Inc.Smuts & Arlene van RooyenYvonne Yen

Seraphim Marguerite MarshAllan & Patricia McDonald

Angel GabrielMyron & Ruth CountsLouis Mo

You will find a unique, safe and loving environment in the heart of Glendale. Our hours are convenient for working parents, affordable, and an advantage to your children in our individual academic instruction. Give me a call with your questions, or come and see me. Have a wonderful concert night and merry filled Christmas! Director, Malisa Smith

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Previews: December 5 & 19, January 9 & 23. Official Launch: February 6

Love Adds to Love Healthful Living Seminar “Understanding Our Brains: Understanding Each Other”

Three sessions with Brain Function Specialist, Dr. Arlene Taylor Saturday, January 16: 10:50 am, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm

Anniversary Celebration Weekend, January 22-23 “Finding God at the Intersection of Our Lives for 110 Years”

Featuring: John Brunt, Smuts van Rooyen, Rudy Torres, Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Glendale Adventist Academy,

and the Dedication of our new Church Heritage Room Refreshments and Saturday Lunch will Be Provided

Friday, 7:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm

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