This service of lessons and carols was presented on the second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Athens, GA. Below is the order of the service including the titles of the music, soloists, scripture references, and worship leaders. Choir singers, directors, and instrumentalists are listed in full at the end of order of worship.  Chiming of the Trinity Prelude: Mary Did You Know?, arr. Sylvia WoodsRachel Graves, Harp                                         Choral Call to Worship: Of the Father’s Love Begotten, Plain Song, 13th. CenturyLivy Baxley, soprano                                   Bidding Prayer and Lord’s Prayer: Frank GrangerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offertory: Angels We Have Heard on High/Good King Wenceslas, Trad. French Carol, Arr. M. Radspinner  A Service of Lessons and Carols First Lesson: Genesis 3:8-15 read by Janet and Mike ClelandGod announces in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve’s punishment for their rebellion and that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head.   *Hymn: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, HYFRYDOL Second Lesson: Genesis 22:15-18, read by Sadie Leigh RandaGod promises Abraham that by his descendants all the nations of the earth shall obtain blessing.             Anthem: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, VENI EMMANUEL, Plain SongWomen’s Chorus  Third Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7, read by Caroline EllisThe prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness. Anthem: Lost in the Night, Kyle HaugenAvery Smith, soprano; Adult Choir Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-4a, read by Caroline BaxleyThe king is coming and will usher in a reign of justice for the poor and peace for all of God’s creation. Anthem: I Wonder as I Wander, arr. Kyle S. HaugenMen’s Chorus Fifth Lesson: Luke 1:26-35, 38, read by Braxton WatsonThe angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to God’s promised Son whose kingdom shall never end. Anthem: The Angel Gabriel to Heaven Came, arr. Richard ShephardSixth Lesson: Luke 2:1-7, read by Robin O’RearAgainst a backdrop of Emperors and taxes, Jesus is born. Anthem: He is Born, arr. John A. Ricketts Seventh Lesson: Luke 2:8-15, read by Sam LumpkinThe Shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger. Anthem: Away in a Manger, arr. Jeff ReevesDeborah Millians, soprano; Adult Choir Eighth Lesson: Matthew 2:1-11, read by Maria BaxleyThe wise men follow a star to find the child Jesus, the King of the Jews. Carol: We Three Kings, from Kings of OrientMen’s Chorus Ninth Lesson: John 1:1-5, 14, read by Matt MarstonJohn unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation. Anthem: Keep Your Lamps, arr. Greg GilpinWomen’s Chorus Carol: Joy to the World, arr. John Carter Prayer and Pastoral Blessing: Matt Marston Director: Gwyn Bacon, Interim Music Director/Organist for First Baptist ChurchGuest Director: Roger Hanson SopranosJennifer Baxley*Livy BaxleyBecky BraidAnn GiddensBettye JordanMargaret McDonaldDeborah MilliansCarol Reddish*Avery Smith*Denotes Choral Scholar AltosBecky AdamsCathy BlakeMargie FaglierTeresa GrangerGayle NobletKeelin Walsh TenorsJohn Barrow Wayne FaglierFrank GrangerRoger Hanson BassesCharles Adams Ed Dempsey Lamar HoustonWayne Jordan BaritonesChris ConleyRob Gordon PercussionZach GravesZachary Rawls Handbells/HandchimesMaria BaxleyRachel GravesZach GravesGeorge SwiftMary SwiftKeelin Walsh InstrumentalistsRachel Graves, harpYerahm Hong, violinYehyun Hong, celloAlan McArthur, pianoLucy Rubin, flute

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