Virtual Carol Service

Sunday 20th December 2020

St. Helen's Parish Church Virtual Choir, Welton

Order of Service

Revd Canon Elaine Bielby

Welcome and bidding prayer
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Solo by Gareth v1
All

O come, O come, Emmanuel
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Reader

1st Lesson: Isaiah 9:2,6-7. The Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birth
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Junior Choir and friends
Solos by Millie and Lily

Follow His Star
by Millie and Lily
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All

Joy to the world
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Reader: Mike Davis
Friday Prayer and Breakfast Leader

2nd Lesson: Micah 5: 2-4 The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem
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All

O Little Town of Bethlehem
Descant by Gareth
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Reader: Peter Ainsworth
Licensed Reader

3rd Lesson: Luke 1: 26-38. The Annunciation to Mary
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All

The angel Gabriel from heaven came
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Reader: Church Warden

4th Lesson: Luke 2, 1-7. The birth of Jesus
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Solo by Emma Duffus v 1
All: verses 2, 4 and 5

Once in royal David’s city
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Choir

Christmas Lullaby
by John Rutter
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Reader: Emma Mason
Member of the congregation

5th Lesson: Luke 2: 8-16 The Shepherds go to the Manger
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All vv 1,2,4 and 6
Choir only vv 3 and 5

The First Nowell
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Reader: Gerald Fox
Recognised Parish Assistant

6th Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-11 The Magi are led by the star to Jesus
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Choir

Born in the night
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All

In the bleak mid-winter
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Reader: Liz Russell
Reader-in-Training and Messy Church Leader

7th Lesson: John 1: 1-14 The mystery of the Incarnation
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Philippa and Gareth

Violin and Piano: It came upon a midnight clear
by Nigel Hess
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Revd Canon Elaine Bielby

Prayers including the Collect & Blessing
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All

Hark! The herald angels sing
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Choir Director: Helen Duffus
Producer:  Anthony Mason

If you are 7 years or older and interested in joining our choir please contact Helen (tel: 875140 or e-mail newt@newt.karoo.co.uk) or Reverend Elaine Bielby or speak to any chorister. We rehearse on Sunday mornings before church and sing at the 10.15 am service each Sunday, as well at weddings at St Helen’s and occasionally elsewhere and at other special services or occasions. We are particularly looking for men as well as boys or girls aged between 7 and 18. You do not need to know how to read music before you join and we do not require you to pass an audition.

We are very proud of our family involvement: currently we have 3 sets of sisters, 2 couples, 1 mother with 1 daughter and 1 with 2, 2 mothers with a son each, 1 father with 2 daughters, and 1 grandmother with grandson. Many others have had children, parents,  grandparents or siblings singing with them in the past, so if you are a family who would like to join us – please do – you will be most welcome, and if you know another family or individual who might be interested please pass this on.