FIRST SUNDAY OFCHRISTMAS

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten

Pre Worship:

#277             “Away in a Manger”

#289             “Angels We Have Heard on High”

#283             “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful”

Welcome                                                                     

Gathering 

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                Blessed be the Holy One of Israel, the Word made flesh, the Power of the Most High, + one God, now and forever.

C:                 Amen.

P:                Gathered in the name of Jesus, let us confess our sin against God and neighbour.

                   Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                Gracious God, 

C:                 in Christ Jesus you come among us as light shining in darkness.  We confess our failure to welcome this light.  Forgive us and renew our hope, so that we may live in the light of your grace, and welcome the truth of Christ the Lord.  Amen.

P:                I bring you good news of great joy for all the people: To you is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord.  Your sins are forgiven in + Jesus name.

C:                 Amen.

                   Gathering Song: “Abba Father”

p. 203          Greeting

                   Canticle: “Glory be to God . . .”

Prayer of the Day

P:                Let us pray…

Almighty God, you wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and yet more wonderfully restored it. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of the one who came to share our humanity, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Word

                   First Reading: Isaiah 61: 10-62: 3

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God. 

                   Silence for reflection

                   Psalm: 148 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                   Silence for reflection

                   Second Reading: Galatians 4: 4-7

                   L: The word of the Lord.

                   C: Thanks be to God.

                   Silence for reflection

p. 205           Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”

                     Holy Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                     Praise to you, O Christ 

                   Silence for reflection

                   Sermon

#296           Hymn of the Day: “What Child Is This”

p. 104          Nicene Creed

A:                 Prayers of Intercession

                   Sharing of the Peace

A:                The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:                 And also with you.

Meal

                    Offering

#281            Offering Song: “Silent Night, Holy Night!”

A:                Offering Prayer

p. 206          Great Thanksgiving

P:                The Lord be with you.

C:                 And also with you.

P:                Lift up your hearts.

C:                 We lift them to the Lord.

P:                 Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C:                  It is right to give our thanks and praise.

                   Preface for Christmas

p. 206            Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                     Eucharistic Prayer

P:                  Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.

C:                 Christ has died.  Christ has risen.  Christ will come again.

p. 208           The Lord’s Prayer

p. 208           “Lamb of God” (sung)

                     O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;

                     you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.   

                     O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;

                     you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray.

                     O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;

                     eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

#282             “It came upon the Midnight Clear”

#279             “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements 

#270             Sending Song: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

A:                  Dismissal 

                     Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book).         Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S           CCLI Licensing #407530 

THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY

Presiding Minister:            Pastor Dave Friesen

Worship Assistant:            Sheryl Lokseth     

Music:                             Praise Team

PowerPoint/Sound:           Don Mayer/Gloria Sebastian-Powell

Greeters:                         Lorraine Hotton

Coffee Host:                     Care Committee 

Dec. Usher team:              Brian Primeau, Wayne & Donna Curry & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:        

Lesson Reader:                 Darlene Bathgate

Counters:                          

Dec. Altar Guild:                Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels

Please Pray for:                 Bishop Kochendorfer & Staff, Synod of ABT

                                       National Bishop, National Church Council

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 31^st          10:00 am        Worship Service                  

                          4:00 pm          Service at GP Care Centre

Monday                                    Office Closed

Tuesday              10:00 am        Coffee Group

Wednesday          8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Sunday 7^th           10:00 am        Worship Service

                          10:00 am        Sunday School

• “Want the best seat on Sunday mornings?” Get involved with the Audio/Sound Ministry Team here at Trinity Lutheran Church. We will train you! And in a short period of time you will be a valuable part of the Worship Service.“Contact Donald Mayer via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , phone 780-296-6702 or drop by the sound booth after a service for more information.”                                             

• Sewing for ‘We Care’ Menstrual Pad Kits for School Girls in Third World Countries, will resume on Wed. Jan. 17th at McElgunn’s, 83 Pinnacle Way, Grande Prairie. All ladies who are interested are invited to join us anytime after 9AM until noon or later. Please call Doris if you have any questions. 780 814 3278. 

• Please note that Annual Reports are due on Tuesday, January 9^th, 2018.  Please email them to Dorothy or bring them to the church.

• The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School.  The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.

• Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church.  Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently.  In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.

• Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service?                                         * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available.  Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit.                                           * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.

• Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office. 

• If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.

• The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea.            PowerPlus number: 1323-4978          Thanks!! Chelsea