The Second Sunday of Advent: Lessons & Carols

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The Second Sunday of Advent - A Festival of Lessons and Carols 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

You’re invited to a special Festival of Lessons and Carols during our 10:30 a.m. worship service—a morning filled with beautiful music, scripture, and the wonder of the season. Together we will hear the story of Christ’s coming through beloved readings and inspiring offerings from The Children’s Choir, The Choir, and The Handbell Choir. The sanctuary will be beautifully decorated, creating a warm and welcoming space to reflect, rejoice, and prepare our hearts for Christ’s birth. Join us for this cherished tradition and let the music of the season lift your spirit.

Richard Phillips, Choirmaster & Organist Kathy Burdette, Handbell Choir Director Mary Elizabeth Neal, Children’s Choir Director

Organ Voluntaries: The Holy Boy - John Ireland (1879-1962) Prelude on VENI EMMANUEL - Pietro A. Yon (1886-1943) Fantasia on VENI, VENI EMMANUEL - Alec Rowley (1892-1958)

Carols: E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come - Paul O. Manz (1919-2009) Adam Lay Y’bounden - Christopher Hampson (b.1980) Away in a Manger - James H. Cook (b. 1946) Good King Wenceslas - Hugh Thomas (1912-2002) Silent Night - Malcolm Sargent (1895-1967) Ding Dong Merrily on High - Charles Wood (1866-1926) The Coventry Carol - Steve Pilkington (b. 1972) Candlelight Carol - Sir John Rutter (b. 1945)

Children’s Choir Choral Introit: Light One Candle - Natalie Sleeth (1934-1992)

Handbell Carol: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - Arranged by Linda R. Lamb (1955)

Congregational Hymns: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (HYFRYDOL) God Rest You Merry Gentlemen (GOD REST YOU MERRY) O Little Town of Bethlehem (ST. LOUIS) Angels from the Realms of Glory (REGEANT SQUARE)