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Friday, December 25, 2009

Cheryl Wilson Bridges, Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Minister of Music, Community Praise Seventh-day Adventist Church, Alexandria, VA

1. Invocation or Litany
Introit Music
The Lord Is in His Holy Temple. Arr. By Lena Johnson McLin

Litany
	We’re Singing a New Tune! A Litany of Praise
One: Many:	We’re singing a new tune! Sing it ya’ll!
One: Many:	Wanna sing it! Gotta sing it! Have to sing it! We’re singing a new tune!
One: Many:	In the darkness of terror, in the trial of human error, God has given hope, no need to mope! Sing it ya’ll!
One: Many:	In the depression of tragedy, in the disappointment and pain, God has sent Jesus. There’s no more shame in our game. We’re singing a new tune!
One: Many:	A  tune of blessing! A melody of salvation! A song of glory! There’s possibility for us all. Wanna sing it! Gotta sing it! Have to sing it loud!
One: Many:	A tune of justice, a song of redemption. A rap of joy! You can’t help but to mention that: We’re singing a new tune!
One: Many	We sing ‘cause Jesus is on the scene, the Son sent by God who saves us from our sins. Honor is his; majesty the same. Old songs we don’t have to sing again. We’re singing a new tune!
One: Many:	Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised! From here on out, we’re singing a new tune!

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Angels from the Realms of Glory. By James Montgomery. Tune, (Regent Square) by  Henry T. Smart

(b) It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. By Edmund H. Sears. Tune, (Carol) by Richard S. Willis

(c) There’s a Song in the Air. By Josiah G. Holland. Tune, (Christmas Song) by Karl P. Harrington

(d)  Good Christians, Now Rejoice. By John. M. Neal. Tune, In Dulci Jubilo. This selection is also known as Good Christian Friends Rejoice.

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs     
(a) King Jesus Is A-Listening. Spiritual. Arr. By Alan J. Hommerding. For SATB choir a
cappella and soloist
Audio Sample: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/download/016726-002.mp3

(b) Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Spiritual

(c) Rise Up, Shepherds, and Follow. Spiritual. Arr. By Nolan Williams, Jr.

(d) Star of the Night. Spiritual. From Christmas Spirituals for Choirs Collection. By Ken
Burton. For SATB choir

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams 
(a) A Savior Is Born. By Jalonda Robertson. For SATB choir
Audio Sample: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/download/001240-012.mp3

(b)  Have You Heard about the Baby/Glory to the Newborn King. By Shelton Becton. This is a
wonderful arrangement for a male trio or chorus. It is also the audio that accompanies this Christmas unit.

(c) Rejoice. By Richard Smallwood

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
(a) God’s Own Son. By Nicole C. Mullen

(b) Emmanuel, God with Us/O Come O Come Emmanuel. By Nathan and Christy Nockels. Arr. By Carl Marsh

6. Anthems
(a) African Noel. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir

(b) Messiah Now Has Come. By Nolan Williams, Jr. For SSAATTBB choir and optional orchestra
Also see the video “Messiah Now Has Come” from Christmas 2008 (Year One)
in the worship archive on The African American Lectionary.

(c) Amuworo ayi out nwa (For Unto Us a Child Is Born). From World Carols for Choirs
by Christian Onyeji. For SATB.This piece is from Nigeria and may be sung in its   
original language or English. A pronunciation guide is provided for those who wish to  
sing the original text.

(d) Celebrate Joy. By Michael Dryver. This selection is ideal for youth and children’s choirs.

(e) He Came to Give Us Life. From Gloria Christ Is Born. By Dello Thedford

7. Modern Songs
(a) Rise Up in Splendor. By Aaron Thompson. For SATB choir, soloist, and
percussionist.This selection has a rhythmic calypso feel.
Audio Sample: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/download/016702-017.mp3

(b) Zum Gala Zula Christmas. By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB choir

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Come All Ye Faithful. By John F. Wade. This selection is a reggae version.

(b) Let the Praise Begin/Just Come/It’s My Time to Be Blessed. By Fred Hammond and Joe Pace

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Jesus the Very Thought Is Sweet. By Mack Wilberg. For SATB choir and organ (or two flutes, organ, and strings)

(b) Jesus, Lover of My Soul. By Charles Wesley. Tune, (Martyn) by Simeon B. Marsh

(c) As We Come to You in Prayer. By Ralph Carmichael

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) O Holy Night. By John S. Dwight. Tune, (Cantique De Noel) by Adolphe Adams

(b) Angels We Have Heard on High. French Traditional. Tune, Gloria. This is a great
arrangement for a children or youth choir or girl quartet.

(c) See What Love (the Father Hath Given Us). By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB choir

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Star in the East. By Michael James, Steven Warner, and Craig Watz. This selection features acoustic meditations.

(b) African Noel. By Andre Thomas and Cathy Moklebust. For handbells, conga, and
small percussion, with optional soprano soloist

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) Walk in the Light. By George Elderkin. Arr. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir

(b) Jesus, the Light of the World. Text and Tune, (We’ll Walk in the Light) by George D. Elderkin

(c) Of the Father’s Love Begotten. By John M. Neale. Tune, Divinum Mysterium

13. Other Recommendations
Perform a Christmas contata. One suggestion is “The Christmas Contata,” by African American composer Lena Johnson McLin.

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Invocation or Litany
Introit Music
The Lord Is in His Holy Temple. Arr. By Lena Johnson McLin
Location
Litany
We’re Singing a New Tune! A Litany of Praise. By Joseph W. Daniels. Adapt. By Michelle Riley Jones
Location:

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Angels from the Realms of Glory. By James Montgomery. Tune, (Regent Square) by Henry T. Smart
Location: (b) It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. By Edmund H. Sears. Tune, (Carol) by Richard S. Willis
Location: (c) There’s a Song in the Air. By Josiah G. Holland. Tune, (Christmas Song) by Karl P. Harrington
Location: (d) Good Christians, Now Rejoice. By John. M. Neal. Tune, In Dulci Jubilo This selection is also
known as Good Christian Friends Rejoice.
Location: 3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) King Jesus is A-Listening. Spiritual. Arr. By Alan J. Hommerding. For SATB choir a cappella and soloist
Location: (b) Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Spiritual
Location:
(c) Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow. Spiritual. Arr. By Nolan Williams, Jr.
Location: (d) Star of the Night. Spiritual. From Christmas Spirituals for Choirs Collection.By Ken Burton. For SATB choir
Location: 4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams     
(a) A Savior Is Born. By Jalonda Robertson. For SATB choir
Location:
(b) Have You Heard about the Baby/Glory to the Newborn King. By Shelton Becton
This is a wonderful arrangement for a male trio or chorus.
Location:
(c) Rejoice. By Richard Smallwood
Location:
5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
(a) God’s Own Son. By Nicole C. Mullen
Location:
(b) Emmanuel, God with Us/O Come O Come Emmanuel. By Nathan and Christy Nockels. Arr. By Carl Marsh
Location:
6. Anthems
(a) African Noel. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir
Location: (b) Messiah Now Has Come. By Nolan Williams, Jr. For SSAATTBB choir and optional orchestra
Location:
(c) Amuworo ayi out nwa (For Unto Us a Child Is Born). From World Carols for Choirs
by Christian Onyeji. For SATB.This piece is from Nigeria and may be sung in its  
original language or English. A pronunciation guide is provided for those who wish to   
sing the original texts.
Location: (d) Celebrate Joy. By Michael Dryver. This song is ideal for youth and children’s choirs.
Location: (e) He Came to Give Us Life. From Gloria Christ Is Born. By Dello Thedford
Location:
7. Modern Songs
(a) Rise Up in Splendor. By Aaron Thompson. For SATB choir, soloist,
and percussionist.This selection has a rhythmic calypso feel.
Location:
(b) Zum Gala Zula Christmas. By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB Choir
Location:
8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Come All Ye Faithful. By John F. Wade. This selection is a reggae version.
Location:
(b) Let the Praise Begin/Just Come/It’s My Time to Be Blessed. By Fred Hammond and Joe Pace
Location:
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Jesus the Very Thought Is Sweet. By Mack Wilberg. For SATB choir and organ (or two flutes, organ and strings)
Location:
(b) Jesus, Lover of My Soul. By Charles Wesley. Tune, (Martyn) by Simeon B. Marsh
Location: (c) As We Come to You in Prayer. By Ralph Carmichael
Location:
10. Sermonic Selection
(a) O Holy Night. By John S. Dwight. Tune, (Cantique De Noel) by Adolphe Adams
Location:
(b) Angels We Have Heard on High. French Traditional. Tune, Gloria
This is a great arrangement for a children or youth choir or girl quartet.
Location:
(c) See What Love (the Father Hath Given Us). By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB choir
Location:
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Star in the East. By Michael James, Steven Warner, and Craig Watz. This selection   
features acoustic meditations.
Location:
(b) African Noel. By Andre Thomas and Cathy Moklebust. For handbells, conga,
and small percussion, with optional soprano soloist
Location: 12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) Walk in the Light. By George Elderkin. Arr. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir
Location:
(b) Jesus, the Light of the World. Text and Tune, (We’ll Walk in the Light) by George D. Elderkin
Location: (c) Of the Father’s Love Begotten. By John M. Neale. Tune, Divinum Mysterium
Location:
13. Other Recommendations
The Christmas Contata. By Lena Johnson McLin
Location:

 

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