Lessons & Carols 15th December 2024

Service of Lessons and Carols, introduced by Helen Illingworth
with Rev Ian Galloway and Netherlee & Stamperland Church Choir
Organist - Steven Crawford
Introit Ding dong! merrily on high C. Wood
Welcome and Reading Micah 5:1-5 A promised ruler from Bethlehem Helen Illingworth
Congregational Carol Once in royal David’s city
Reading Luke 1:26-38 The Annunciation Alan Fairlie
Choir The Angel Gabriel M. Archer
Reading Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Christ’s birth & kingdom foretold May McFadyean
Congregational Carol O little town of Bethlehem
Reading Luke 2:1-7 The birth of Jesus John Montgomery
Choir The holly and the ivy arr. J. Nixon
Reading Luke 1:46-55 The Magnificat - Mary’s song David Beckett
Choir Christmas Lullaby J. Rutter
Reading Luke 2:8 - 14 The Angels’ joyful message Ronald Crawford
Congregational Carol While shepherd’s watched
Reading Luke 2:15-20 The shepherds go to the manger Marie Wilson
Congregational Carol Unto us is born a son
Choir See amid the winter’s snow S. Rodgers
Reading John 1:1-5, 10-14 The mystery of God Tony Ireland
becoming a human being
Choir Infant holy, infant Lowly arr. N. Matthew
Reading Luke 2:25-33 Simeon - Nunc Dimittis Elaine Murray
Congregational Carol Hark the Herald angels sing
Choir Angels from the realms of glory D. Ogden
Closing Prayer
Choir The very best time of year J. Rutter
Congregational Carol O come all ye faithful
Benediction
Voluntary Variations on Christmas Carols D. Lasky