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CHRISTMAS
AT OLD BETHEL

LESSONS AND CAROLS
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

DECEMBER 18, 2011, AT 5:00 PM

"*" PLEASE STAND Prelude.............The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble Opening Sentences and Reading: Titus 3:4-8................................Ian Williams * Carol: Page 4................."O Come, All Ye Faithful" First Lesson: Isaiah 62:6-7, 10-12.........John Lathrop * Carol: Page 5.............."O Little Town of Bethlehem" Second Lesson: Luke 2:1-7....................Peter Cook
Page 2 Special Music: .....The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble Prayers.............................Rev. Karin MacPhail * Carol & Collection: Page 6............."The First Noel" (During the singing of this Carol, Ushers will receive the offering.) Third Lesson: Luke 2:8-20...............Matthew Mackay- Smith Special Music:...............The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble * Carol: Page 7................"Silent Night, Holy Night" (During this carol, Ushers will assist in lighting your candle.) Fourth Lesson: Matthew 2:1-11..............Ilona Benham * Carol: Page 8............"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" * Benediction.........................Rev. Karin MacPhail * Postlude............The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble
Page 3 Lectors: Peter Cook Thomas Gilpin John Lathrop Matthew Mackay-Smith Ian Williams Officiant: Rev. Karin MacPhail Organist: Ronald Hottle Ushers: Nancy Daugherty Thomas Daugherty Beverly McKay E. Hawley Van Wyck Christmas Greens: Mary Farland Special thanks to Rev. MacPhail, Mr. Hottle, Ms. Farland, The 6th Dimension Handbell Ensemble (in affiliation with Shenandoah University) and others who assisted with this service. Board Members: Ian Williams, President Peter 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

Christmas
at
Old Bethel

The Annual Lessons and
Carols Candlelight Service
5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 2011

Old Bethel Church
Rt. 625 Clarke County, Va
For More Information E-mail
The Webmaster
mike@robertmackayclan.com

Below is a copy of the bulletin with links to Bible verses and hymns used during the service.

ANNUAL SERVICE

AND

MEETING

AT OLD BETHEL

1765 -- 2011

AUGUST 28, 2011, AT 11:00 AM

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"*" PLEASE STAND

Prelude................................................... ....Peg Albritton

Invocation.................................... ..........Rev. Karin MacPhail

* Hymn (Page 4)..................................."All Glory, Laud, and Honor"

* Opening Sentences..................................... ........Rev. MacPhail

First Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10.....................................John Lewis

* Psalm 71:1-6 (Page 5)..........................................Rev. MacPhail

Second Lesson (Epistle): Hebrews 12:18-29......................Anne Williams

Third Lesson (Gospel): Luke 13:10-17........................Thomas Daugherty

Confession of Sin (Page 6).....................................Rev. MacPhail

Page 2

Prayers........................................................Rev. MacPhail

* Hymn & Collection (Page 7)..................................."Amazing Grace"

Introduction of the Special Soloist.............................Ian Williams

SPECIAL MUSIC

GERALD "CHIP" CONNELLY

Report from the Treasurer.........................................Peter Cook

Report from the Board...........................................Mr. Williams

Introduction of the Speaker.....................................Mr. Williams

THE ADDRESS

MICHAEL M. FOREMAN

GUEST SPEAKER

We welcome Michael M. Foreman, a Winchester native of diverse talents. Having graduated from Handley
High School where he received the Winchester Star Leadership Award, he went on to receive a BA degree in
political science at the University of Richmond and a MA degree in government from the University of Virginia.
He taught History and Government at his high school alma mater as well as later becoming the Assistant Principal.
He also taught English at James Wood High School. In 1975, Mr. Foreman became the Winchester Circuit Court
Clerk, serving until his retirement in 2003 and has also served on the Winchester City Council. He is currently a
Shenandoah University adjunct instructor in political science.
Being very civic-oriented, Mr. Foreman has been actively involved in many organizations such as:
Unification Steering Committee of Frederick County and Winchester, Woltz-Winchester Foundation, Handley High
School Museum and Archive, Winchester Rotary Club, The United Way, Frederick-Winchester Historical Society,
Lord Fairfax Food Bank, The Marsh Institute (Shenandoah University), Mt. Hebron Cemetery Board of Managers
and a member of the Corporation for Valley Health System.
In his spare time, Mr. Forman authored the following publications: Images of the Past (1980); History
of the Nurses Training School, Winchester Memorial Hospital (1992); and Some Worthy Women (2008).
Mr. Foreman and his wife, Veerle, have two sons and two grandchildren. They reside in the City of
Winchester.
His topic for today is: Resting in Peace in Winchester, Temporarily.

* Hymn (Page 8)............................"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

Page 3

* Benediction....................................................Rev. MacPhail

* Postlude......................................................Mrs. Albritton

Adjournment to share a picnic lunch.........................................

SERVICE

Officiant: The Reverend Karin MacPhail

Lectors: Thomas Daugherty Ushers: Nancy Daugherty
John Lewis Charles McIntosh
Rev. Karin MacPhail Beverly McKay
Anne Williams E. Hawley Van Wyck

Organist: Peg Albritton

Upcoming Events:

Christmas at Old Bethel - Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service - Sunday, December
11, 2011, at 5:00 PM

Board Members: 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

Deep appreciation to all who help Bethel throughout the year.

THE BETHEL MEMORIAL, INCORPORATED

P. O. Box 809
Winchester, VA 22604

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



August 5, 2011






Dear Members and Friends of Bethel:

       The Bethel Memorial, Inc. Annual Meeting and Traditional Service will be
held on Sunday, August 28, 2011, at 11:00 AM.

       Winchester native, Michael M. Foreman, will be our speaker with his topic
being Resting in Peace in Winchester, Temporarily.  He is the author of three
publications:  Images of the Past, History of the Nurses Training School,
Winchester Memorial Hospital and Some Worthy Women.  Mr. Foreman taught
government and history at Handley High School and English at James Wood High
School.  He currently is a Shenandoah University adjunct instructor in political
science.  He served as Clerk of the Winchester Circuit Court from 1975 to his
retirement in 2003 and has also served on the Winchester City Council.  Some of
his civic endeavors include the Woltz-Winchester Foundation, Handley High School
Museum and Archive, Winchester Rotary Club, Frederick-Winchester Historical
Society and Mt. Hebron Cemetery Board of Managers.  Mr. Foreman and his wife,
Veerle, reside in the City of Winchester, Virginia.

       Our organist will be Peg Albritton, and our soloist will be Gerald "Chip"
Connelly.

       The Reverend Karin MacPhail of Cunningham Chapel Parish will be the
officiant.

       Our traditional covered dish picnic will immediately follow the service.
Rain or Shine, this will take place under the oaks.  Please bring a lawn chair and
food to share.

       Old Bethel restoration projects are continually ongoing.  Please remember
our financial needs as you consider your tax-deductible contribution to Bethel.
In that regard, click on this link for a form for 2011-2012 dues and
contributions.  We urge you to support Bethel and the role that it serves in the
community.

       Our Christmas Lessons and Carols Service will be held on Sunday,
December 18, 2011, at 5:00 PM.

       See you at the Meeting on August 28th!

                                         Yours very truly,

                                         (signature)
 
IRDW:ceb                                 Ian R. D. Williams
                                         President
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