CHRISTMAS
AT OLD BETHEL
LESSONS AND CAROLS
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
DECEMBER 20, 2015, AT 5:00 PM


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 Prelude
    ....................The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble 

 Opening Sentences..............................Ian Williams 


 Reading -- Titus 3:4-8........................Thomas Gilpin


 *  Carol - Page 5
    "Angels from the Realms of Glory"


 First Lesson -- Isaiah 62:6-7, 10-12
 ............................................C. Greg Ellison


 *  Carol - Page - 6 -- "Away in a Manger"


 Second Lesson
 Luke 2:1-7..............................Tamson Stone-Conrad

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 Special Music
    .....................The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble


 Prayers.................................Dr. Richard Stinson


 Please Remain Seated
 Carol & Collection -- Page 7
 "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"
 (During the singing of this Carol, Ushers will
 receive the offering.)


 Third Lesson -- Luke 2:8-20....................Ilona Benham


 *  Carol - Page 8 -- "Silent Night, Holy Night"


 Fourth Lesson
    Matthew 2:1-11........................Michael E. Hoffman


 *  Carol - Page 9 -- "Joy to the World"


 *  Benediction..........................Dr. Richard Stinson


 *  Postlude
    .....................The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble

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 Lectors:      Ilona Benham
               C. Greg Ellison
               Thomas Gilpin
               Michael E. Hoffman
               Tamson Stone-Conrad
               Ian Williams

 Officiant:    Dr. Richard Stinson
 Organist:     Carol Westervelt
 Greeter:      Beverly McKay
 Christmas Greens:     Mary Farland
 Inside Maintenance:    Marie Hughes

 Ushers:
   Balcony     Sumner Carey
               Bryan Conrad
               Matt Hoff
  1st Floor    Nancy Daugherty
               Thomas Daugherty
               Charles McIntosh
               E. Hawley Van Wyck

 A Blessed Thank you to those who assisted with
 today's service!!

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 Immediately following this service, you are
 invited to Long Branch Plantation for a
 reception from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Thank you,
 Long Branch!!


 Board Members:
 Ian R.D. Williams, President
 Peter J. Cook, Vice President & Treasurer
 Tamson Stone-Conrad
 Mary Farland
 L. Janell Hoffman
 John P. Lewis
 Rebecca W. McCoy
 Charles F. McIntosh
 Beverly B. McKay

Christmas at Old Bethel and Historic Long Branch The Annual Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2015 Old Bethel Church Rt. 625 Clarke County, Va Holiday Reception Following at Historic Long Branch Courtesy of The Long Branch Board For questions, contact Ian Williams 540-837-1974

Raise the Roof II Bethel is in immediate need to raise $75,000 dollars to repair the roof and floor of the meetinghouse. The goal is to have the repair work done before we have our annual Christmas Carols and Lessons service on 20 December 2015. $25,000 has been raised so far so we need to get the remaining $50,000. Click on this link for the story that appeared in The Winchester Star: Raise the Roof II. More photos of the damaged parts of Bethel. We appreciate any donation you can send to help with this cause. We ask you to make a contribution to the roof campaign in addition to your annual dues. As always, click here for a dues and contribution form, and we urge you to join us with an enthusiastic donation.

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     Prelude                                                                     Carol Westervelt

     Invocation                                                               Dr. Richard Stinson

*    Processional Hymn (Page 4)                                "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"

*    Opening Sentences                                                                Dr. Stinson

     First Lesson: I Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43                         Michael E. Hoffman

*    Psalm 84 (Page 5)                                                                Dr. Stinson

     Second Lesson (Epistle): Ephesians 6:10-20                                        John Lewis

     Third Lesson (Gospel): John 6:56-69                                         Anne M. Williams

     Confession of Sin (Page 6)                                                       Dr. Stinson



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     Prayers                                                                          Dr. Stinson

*    Offering Hymn (Page 7)                                    "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"

     Introduction of the Special Musician                                       Ian R.D. Williams


SPECIAL MUSIC

GERALD "CHIP" CONNELLY


BUSINESS SESSION

     Welcome and Report from the Board                                               Mr. Williams

     Report from the Treasurer                                                         Peter Cook

     Report from the Building Maintenance Committee                              Charles McIntosh

     Introduction of the Speaker                                                     Mr. Williams


THE ADDRESS - GUEST SPEAKER

JOHN P. HOWE, III, M.D. 
Our honored speaker today is Dr. John P. Howe, III, who was President and CEO of Project
Hope from 2001 to March 2015.  Before coming to Project HOPE, Dr. Howe was the
Distinguished Chair in Health Policy at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio and served as the Center's chief executive for fifteen years.  He is board certified in
both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and has a bachelor's degree from Amherst
College.  Also earning his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, he
served two years in the Army Medical Corps and later completed the Health Systems
Management Program at Harvard Business School.  Thank you, Dr. Howe, for being with us this
morning!



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*    Processional Hymn (Page 8)                                   "God of Grace and God of Glory"

*    Benediction                                                                      Dr. Stinson

*    Postlude                                                                     Mrs. Westervelt
 
     Adjournment

     Picnic Lunch
SERVICE
Officiant:           Dr. Richard Stinson

Lectors:             Dr. Richard Stinson
                     Michael E. Hoffman
                     John Lewis
                     Anne M. Williams

Ushers:              Allen Frederickson
                     E. Hawley Van Wyck

Organist:            Carol Westervelt
Picnic Chairperson:  Janell Hoffman
Outside Grounds 
Maintenance:         Seasonal Colors Landscape & Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
Many thanks to ALL who assist with Bethel throughout the year.

Upcoming Events:  Christmas at Old Bethel - Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service - 
Sunday, **December 20, 2015, at 5:00 PM


Board Members:                 Ian R.D. Williams, President and Secretary
                               Peter J. Cook, Vice President and Treasurer
                               Tamson Stone-Conrad
                               Mary Farland
                               L. Janell Hoffman
                               John P. Lewis
                               Rebecca W. McCoy
                               Charles F. McIntosh
                               Beverly B. McKay

THE BETHEL MEMORIAL, INCORPORATED     P. O. Box 283 Millwood, VA 22646 TRUSTEES: Ian R.D. Williams, President Peter J. Cook, Vice President and Treasurer Tamson Stone-Conrad Mary Farland L. Janell Hoffman John P. Lewis Rebecca W. McCoy Charles F. McIntosh Beverly B. McKay ADVISORY BOARD: Nancy Daugherty Emily Day Thomas Gilpin Barbara Giroux Warren Hofstra Maral Kalbian Sheila Lathrop Doris Stimpson Leigh O. Wood July 29, 2015 Dear Members and Friends: It is with a mixture of excitement and trepidation that the Board of Trustees for Bethel announces its Annual Meeting and Picnic on August 23, 2015, at 11:00 AM. The excitement centers upon our speaker, Dr. John Howe, recently retired from Project Hope, where he gained international recognition for his many accomplishments as that organization's Executive Director, as well as on our special music from Gerald "Chip" Connelly, who rejoins us with his stirring ability to make music come alive. The trepidation is directed to a discovery following the Lessons and Carols Service in December that there were structural defects in our ceiling joists which prevent use of the building until it is repaired. Many of you may remember that we had a similar situation in 2004. Repairs that were thought to have remedied the situation did not endure. To address this problem, the Board has embarked on a "Raise the Roof II Campaign" with a targeted goal of $75,000.00. I am pleased to report that the Members of the Board have committed unanimously to this campaign and a portion of the targeted goal has already been received by their generous contributions. With only about $35,000.00 in available funds, however, we face a significant shortfall. Our objective is to raise the necessary funds by September 1st, so that the Lessons and Carols Service, a seasonal favorite, may go on as scheduled on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 5:00 PM. We ask you to make a contribution to the roof campaign in addition to your annual dues. As always, click here for a dues and contribution form, and we urge you to join us with an enthusiastic donation. We will have a more detailed report at the Annual Meeting, but we remain dedicated to the maintenance, repair and preservation of this magnificent structure. Both the Meeting and the Picnic will be held on the grounds at Bethel as we did the last time we went through this. Should last minute weather conditions be exigent, the number to call about confirmation of the Meeting is 540-837-1974. Please join us for a festive day, and please assist us to the best of your ability in attaining our goal for the welfare of Bethel. Thank you. Yours very truly, (signature) Ian R. D. Williams President IRDW:ceb Enclosure