December 30, 2018
First Sunday After Christmas
11:00 am
Warning! To enter into the life of this people of God is to encounter God’s soul-challenging,
life-changing, radicalizing love. Will you join us? Do you dare?
GATHER
PRELUDE Fanfare for the New Year Calvin Hampton
*HYMN 145 Once in Royal David’s City Irby
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 148 adapted Betsy Wooster
One: O Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God in
the heights!
Many: Praise God, all you angels; praise God, you heavenly host!
One: Praise God, sun and moon; praise God, all you shining stars!
Many: Praise God, you sea monsters and all deeps!
One: For God commanded and they were created
Many: God’s name alone is exalted; God’s glory is above all the earth.
* Indicates all who are able may stand
*A SIGN OF OUR UNITY AND RECONCILIATION
We invite you to greet those around you, wishing them
“peace” or “the peace of Christ.”
WORDS OF WELCOME Donald A. Wells
ANTHEM
LISTEN
SCRIPTURE Luke 2:22-35 Sam Ou
*HYMN 132 It Came upon the Midnight Clear Carol
During the hymn, children may leave for choir and care.
SERMON John M. Edgerton
*HYMN 152 Born in the Night, Mary’s Child Mary’s Child
RESPOND
*CALL TO PRAYER Donald A. Wells
One: God be with you.
Many: And also with you.
One: May the peace of Christ dwell in your hearts.
Many: Christ is our peace, our light and our hope.
One: Let us pray. You may be seated.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Unison
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into
temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory forever. Amen.
PRAYER RESPONSE
CALL TO THE OFFERING Betsy Wooster
In thanksgiving to God and giving witness to generous hearts,
our financial gifts support ministries of mercy, justice, and beauty.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon
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.
Refrain:
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
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, its 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. (refrain)
PRAYER OF DEDICATION Betsy Wooster
*HYMN 126 Angels from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE
*BIDDING TO MISSION AND BENEDICTION John M. Edgerton
POSTLUDE
Close-Up, a 20-minute tour of the Sanctuary, begins following
worship at the front of the Sanctuary. Led by docent Lucy Costa.
WELCOME TO OLD SOUTH CHURCH
Welcome! We are a progressive Christian church first gathered in 1669. The Church played
a significant role in early American history. We continue to outfit ourselves for mission and
ministry in the 21st century as a thriving urban church in the heart of Boston. Join us
following worship for fellowship and refreshments in the Gordon Chapel.
Need to stretch your legs during worship? The Chapel has full audio of the service.
Name tags facilitate community and help newcomers feel welcomed. If you don’t see a tag
with your name on it, let us know. For LARGE print bulletins or hearing assistance devices
ask an Usher.
The lovely poinsettia display is donated by church members.
HEARING ASSISTED DEVICES
Old South has installed a Hearing Loop in the Sanctuary, the latest technology in hearing
assisted devices.
1. If you have a hearing aid: the loop works directly for those whose hearing aids
have a “T-Coil.”
2. If you are hard of hearing but don’t use an aid: ask for one the devices that is
paired with the loop.
Note: The sound will be best if you sit further inside the pews, away from the aisles. The loop does NOT
work in the upper galleries.
GARAGE PARKING VALIDATIONS
We have arrangements for discounted parking with two nearby garages for Old South
Church worship or church business (excluding weddings and concerts):
1. Park at the Garage@100 Clarendon (behind Back Bay Station), have your ticket
validated at our Front Desk, and you pay the discounted rate of $7 for up to 3 hours. Old
South bears no cost.
2. Park at the Prudential Garage for up to 5 hours on Saturday or Sunday, have your
ticket validated at our Front Desk, and the Prudential Garage will bill Old South (costing
us $15k - $20k per year).
CALENDAR
Sunday, December 30 9:00 am FIRST Worship, John Edgerton preaching
9:00 am Children’s Choir
9:45 am Old South Café in Gordon Chapel
10:00 am Lectionary Bible Study
10:00 am Movie for Families and Children
11:00 am FESTIVAL Worship, John Edgerton preaching
11:15 am Children’s Music
12:15 pm Fellowship Hour, December Birthday Celebration
Monday, December 31 3:00 pm King of Instruments Organ Demonstration
6:30 & 8:00 pm First Night Pipes and Pops Concerts
Tuesday, January 1 All Day Church Closed, May you and yours have a blessed New Year!
Wednesday, January 2 6:15 pm Young Adult Book Group
6:30 pm Stewardship Committee
Thursday, January 3 12:00 pm Women’s Lunch Hour Small Group
6:00 pm JAZZ Worship
6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm “Through the Bible” Study
7:00 pm Young Adult Book Group
7:00 pm Young Adult Open Small Group
8:00 pm Women’s Christianity
and Civic Life Small Group
Friday, January 4 12:30 pm Planned Giving
Saturday, January 5 10:00 am Hospitality Workshop
Sunday, December 30 9:00 am FIRST Worship,
9:00 am Children’s Choir
9:45 am Old South Café in Gordon Chapel
10:00 am Community Hour, Civil Discourse
10:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am Baptism Class
10:00 am Lectionary Bible Study
10:00 am Church School
11:00 am FESTIVAL Worship, Lessons and Carols
11:15 am Children’s Music
12:15 pm Fellowship Hour
12:30 pm Climate Change Task Force
OLD SOUTH CHURCH IN BOSTON
MINISTERS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF
Nancy S. Taylor, Senior Minister
John M. Edgerton, Associate Minister
James W. Crawford, Senior Minister Emeritus
Mitchell Crawford, Minister of Music
Kate Nintcheu, Director, Children & Family Ministries
Donald A. Wells, Theologian in Residence v June R. Cooper, Theologian in the City
Calvin Genzel, Wedding Outreach Minister v Ken Orth, Healing Worship Minister
Martha Schick, Youth & Young Adult Ministries Leader v Betsy Wooster, Seminarian
Carolyn Davis, Director, Old South Preschool
George Sargeant, Associate Organist & Choirmaster
Tim Harbold, Director, Gospel Choir v Willie Sordillo, Director, Jazz Worship Music
Peter Coulombe, Director, Old South Ringers v Amy Budka, Children’s Music Leader
Deb Washington, Moderator v Rob Gabler, Clerk v Bill Bulkeley, Treasurer
Randy Billings, Chair, Board of Trustees v Evan Shu, Historian
Stephanie LaShoto & Ralph Watson, Senior Deacons v Vicki Newman, Pledge Secretary
Helen McCrady, Sr Church Administrator v Jamie Garuti, Communications Administrator
Linda Van Praet, Accounting & Human Resources v David Albaugh, Building Manager
Allison Albaugh, Wedding Coordinator v Emily Ross, Archivist
Rebeccca Bowler & Lena Rojas, Administrative Assistants
Elias Perez, Senior Sexton v Ozo Nwodo, Oppong Serebour, & David Brode, Sextons
