First Parish Church Manchester by the Sea Sunday, December 18, 2022
Join us for our music filled worship, stay for the message, and refresh your spirit!
Third Sunday of Advent, 10 AM. 10 Central St and streamed on Facebook, FirstParishChurchManchesterMa.
Worship led by Rev. Dr. Llewellyn P. Smith, retired pastor of Mass. U.C.C. congregations in East Milton and West Gloucester and active in our Congregation, singing in the Choir, and chairing and serving on our Education, Nominating, Mission and Executive Committees.
Sermon: What’s in a Name
Music led by Dr. Herman Weiss, First Parish Choir, Rebecca Shrimpton and guest Musician Joe LaRocca, flute
Children’s Moment (for young and young at heart) Jeanne Westcott
(Children will leave for Sunday School following)Prayers can be requested on our website Prayer Wall, firstparishchurch.org
Angels from the Realms of Glory – Rolf Unkel (1912-1990)
In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst (1874-1934), text: Christina Rossetti, arr. Robert Lau
I Wonder As I Wander – John Jacob Niles (1892-1980)
Canticle of the Turning (Magnificat) – Hal H. Hopson (1933), text: Rory Cooney
God Be with You – Ralph Vaughn Williams (1872-1958)
Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Joy to the World, Lift Up Your Heads
Advent Wreath Candle Lighting: Joy Jan Marshall and Judy, Sheila Carassi
Isaiah 7:2 – 16, Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Christiane Alsop
Deacon Nancy Peterson