Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church

Thought for the Week:
        For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."  Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for ever more. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

                                                                                                                                                     Isaiah 9:6-7

Instrumental Selections

• Organ Prelude:

 "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow "                                                                                         Spiritual

 Postlude:
 "Sing to the Lord on High"                                                                                                Livingston

Sermon in Song:    The Sounds of Christmas directed by David L. Dodson

Scripture Lessons:  St. Matthew 1:18-25

Advent Candle Lighting:  Helen and Kevin White

Choral Selections

   Anthem:
        "God's Gift of Love "                                                                                                           arr.  Hughes

  Solo:
        "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"                                                                                          Praetorius
                                                                        Sharon Enright, soprano

  Solo:
        "I Wonder as I Wander"                                                                                 Appalachian Folksong

  Solo:
        "O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion"                                                                          Handel

  Anthem:
         "Mary Had a Baby"                                                                                                               Landon

  Solo:
        "Gesu Bambino"                                                                                                                           Yon

   Anthem:
        "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"                                                                                      arr.  Smith

   Solo:
        "He Shall Feed his Flock Like a Shepherd"                                                                         Handel

   Solo:
        "Sweet Little Jesus Boy"                                                                                              MacGimsey

   Solo:
        "O Holy Night"                                                                                                                     Adam

   Solo:
       "Ave Maria"                                                                                                                      Shubert

   Anthem:
       "Silent Night, Holy Night"                                                                                             arr. Smith

    Offertory Duet:
        "I Love You"                                                                                                             arr. Hawkins