Programme for 18th December 2011

Carol Concert

Introductory Music by the Orchestra from 4.15pm
Minuet from Samson
Minuet from Berenice
Joy to the World

Service begins 4.30pm

Reading: Tinsel and Bright Lights
Carol: Once in David's City
Welcome and Opening Prayer

First Lesson: ISAIAH: 9.2 (6-7)
Reading: To wish you well

Second Lesson: LUKE: 1 (26-33)
Carol: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

Third Lesson: LUKE: 2 (1-7)
Poem: Mary's Song
Carol: While Shepherd's Watched

Fourth Lesson: LUKE: 2 (8-16)
Poem: Angel's Song
Carol: Silent Night

Fifth Lesson: MATTHEW: 2 (1-12)
Poem: What Star shall we follow?
Carol: The First Nowell

Sixth Lesson: JOHN: 1 (1-14)
ADDRESS
Carol: O Come All You Faithful

Selection from 'Messiah'
Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter

Offering during which Orchestra play: Ave Verum Corpus
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Poem: Preparing the Home for Christmas
Carol: Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Blessing
Closing Music: Scherzo for Christmas