Advent V: Clavis David Sunday
Gracious God, your Son Jesus Christ opened wide gate of heaven, making plain the way that leads to eternal joy: Grant that we who have been buried with Christ in baptism and raised to new life may strive courageously for the freedom and peace of the world; through the same your Son, Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Worship with us
Services of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Preparing for Sunday
Find the lessons appointed for Sunday here >
In anticipation of the coming of God’s anointed, Sunday’s readings issue the call to repentance, to turn from sin and faithfully follow God.
Who is serving on Sunday? Check the server schedule >
Music
Prelude: Sonata in F minor, Domenico Scarlatti
Opening Hymn: Blessed be the God of Israel, Hymnal 444                     
Gospel Hymn 10:00 am: Holy Father, great Creator, Hymnal 368        
Offertory 8 am: Holy Father, great Creator, Hymnal 368           
10 am Anthem: Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Jesus shall remain my joy), J. S. Bach
Missional Hymn: O come, O come, Emmanuel, Hymnal 56
Postlude: Sonata in D major, Domenico Scarlatti     
Got Change Sunday - No Second Sunday Breakfast
Come out for the Clinton Parade!
Friday, December 6
CHS has a float - line up at spot #14, parade starts at 7. Information is here >
Help wanted!!!
This means you!
  • Volunteers are needed this Sunday after the services this to help Father Philip remove everything from the nursery to the Narthex so carpeting can be installed on Wednesday. Many hands make light work!
  • We are asking for help with CHS Cafe. You bring the treats, whether homemade or store bought, and the coffee, tea setup is done by others. Suggestions: bagels and cream cheese; donuts; cookies; anything sweet or savory but keep it simple. Offerings should be finger foods so we don’t need plate and forks. We have white catering trays to plating and are using the table under the Dove for service. Signup sheet is in the Narthex. Please sign up for your signature treat.
  • We are putting together a champagne reception to follow the Oratorio on December 22nd. Here’s your chance to show off your culinary talents and put on your “A game". We are asking for donations of sweet and/or savory foods and/or cash donations to provide wine and bubbly. A signup sheet with suggestions is in the Narthex or you may speak with me between services or contact me at marge.keller@comcast.net. Your donations are appreciated.  Marge Keller
The Giving Branch
The Giving Branch gift deadline is Sunday, December 8 - this Sunday! If you have not yet dropped off your gift(s), please do so as soon as possible this coming week. Please let us know your time-frame so that we will have some idea when to expect them ( deanne.altom@gmail.com or 908-534-3425). Your cooperation and generosity are greatly appreciated!
Christmas Flower Donations
Christmas flower envelopes for your donations towards Christmas flowers and greens for the “greening” of the church on December 15th will
be available on the table in the narthex.  More information >
Greening of the Church
Join us after the 10:00 am service on Dec 15th
to decorate the church for Christmas! Altar Guild supplies the greens, wreaths, Poinsettia plants, bows and some guidance to decorate the sanctuary.  More information >
Coming soon
Caroling!
On Dec 14th, the first caroling performance will be at Independence Manor beginning at 9:30 am followed by caroling at HMC. Independence Manor is located behind BJ'S and HMC is located across from BJ'S on Route 31.  More information >
Blood Drive - 12/17
Tuesday, December 17 - 4-8:30 PM in Dove Hall
Listen to live Christmas music while you GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! Questions?? Sign up?? Contact: Jane Anderson (908) 439-2532, (908) 246-0479 or email: janderson4244@gmail.com .
The week of Christmas at CHS
Sunday, December 22
  • ONE worship service in the morning at 9:00 a.m.
  • Advent Choral Evensong at 4:00 p.m.
  • Chorus and orchestra under the direction of Alexei Tartakovsky
  • Reception to follow
  • Invite your friends and family!
  • Like and share the Facebook Event!
December 24
Christmas Eve
  • Children's Eucharist Service -4:00–5:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight Holy Eucharist preceded by Carol Sing - 7:00 p.m.
  • Late Christmas Service -10:30 p.m.
December 25
Christmas Day
10:00 a.m. worship service
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3 Haytown Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
908 236-6301  www.churchholyspirit.org