CHRISTMAS
AT OLD BETHEL
LESSONS AND CAROLS
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
DECEMBER 18, 2016, AT 5:00 PM


 "*" PLEASE STAND
 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.................Barbara Keebler

 *  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:      C. Greg Ellison
               Thomas Gilpin
               Michael E. Hoffman
               Barbara Keebler
               Tamson Stone-Conrad
               Ian Williams

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

 Ushers:
  Balcony      Sumner Carey
               Bryan Conrad
               Matt Hoff
  1st Floor    Peter Cook
               Beverly McKay
               Matthew Peterson
               E. Hawley Van Wyck

 Many thanks to those who assisted with today's 
 service and the Merriest of Christmases to
 everyone!!

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

Dear Bethel Members and Friends:

            Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 11:00 AM, is the date for Old Bethel's Annual Meeting and
Traditional Service.

            This year, Matthew T. Peterson will be our honored speaker. Born in West Berlin, Germany,
he grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. He currently resides in Winchester with his wife, Anne, and their
two children, Thomas and Clara. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (pre-med) from
the University of Miami, Florida and his Master's degree in International Affairs from the Yonsei
University Graduate School of International Studies in Seoul, Republic of Korea. He also holds a
Certificate in Volunteer Administration. Early in his career, Matt served as a medical operations
officer in the U.S. Army. His next position was serving as Deputy to the President of CEO at Project
HOPE. In January of this year, Matt became the Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity (HFH)
of Winchester-Frederick County, Virginia. He is responsible for promoting the overall Affiliate and
ReStore vision and direction and ensuring its ability to increasingly serve families in need with simple,
decent, affordable housing. We are pleased that Matt will be with us on August 28th.

            The officiant will be The Reverend Richard Stinson. Carol Westervelt will be our organist.
Board member, Charles McIntosh, will be giving a report on the successful roof campaign.

            We are again blessed by Madeline MacNeil and her dulcimer and look forward to some
very special music.

            At the conclusion of the service, there will be the traditional "under the oaks" covered dish
picnic, rain or shine. Please bring food to share and a lawn chair.

            We are enclosing a 2016-2017 dues and contributions form for continuing restoration
projects. A tax-deductible contribution to Old Bethel would be greatly appreciated.

            Please note: We have a new address: P. O. Box 283, Millwood, VA 22646. Also, please
advise us if your mailing address has changed.

            We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting on August 28th!!