FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
Dec. 30, 2018 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten
Pre Worship:
#296 “What Child Is This”
#270 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
“Praise Adonai”
Welcome
Gathering
Confession and Forgiveness
P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, who shines in glory, clothes us in compassion, and bears gifts of mercy for all.
C: Amen.
P: Let us confess our sins with confidence in God’s promise of forgiveness.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: God, wonderful Counselor,
C: we confess that we have turned from your gifts and chosen our own way. We have not made room for you in our hearts or in our world. We have lived in fear; we have not welcomed the stranger; we desire gifts that will not endure. Forgive us our sins, known and unknown, and open us to receive the peace of Jesus dwelling in and among us. Amen.
P: God’s lovingkindness has appeared to us in Christ our Saviour. We are saved, not by anything we have done, but by God’s mercy poured out on us richly. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Through the Spirit living in you, God give you faith to trust Jesus, who is Love born for you, now and always.
C: Amen.
#283 Gathering Song: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
p. 203 Greeting
p. 203 Kyrie
p. 204 Canticle of Praise: “Glory be to God…”
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
Shine into our hearts the light of your wisdom, O God, and open our minds to the knowledge of your word, that in all things we may think and act according to your good will and may live continually in the light of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Word
First Reading: 1 Samuel 2: 18-20, 26
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: Colossians 3: 12-17
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 41-52
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Sermon
#275 Hymn of the Day: “Angels, from the Realms of Glory”
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
Offering Song: “Sanctuary”
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: For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
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:
#300 “The First Noel”
“Breath”
#282 “It Came upon a Midnight Clear”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
#288 Sending Song: “Good Christians Friends, Rejoice”
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 David Friesen
Worship Assistant: Sheryl Lokseth
Music: Praise Team
PowerPoint/Sound: Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Harvey Pearson
Greeters:
Coffee Host: Care Committee
Dec. Usher team: Brian Primeau fam., Wayne Curry fam. & Jan Nielsen
Communion Servers:
Lesson Reader: Connie Peters
Counters: Ron & Linda Leiren
Dec. Altar Guild: Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 30th 10:00 am Worship Service
Monday Office Closed
Tuesday Office Closed
Wednesday 8:00 pm AA Meeting
Sunday 6th 10:00 am Worship Service
- · Special Appeal for December will be the Salvation Army. If you give to this appeal, please write “Special Appeal” in the memo of the cheque or on the envelope.
- · 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
- · Pastor Greg will be out of the office January 7th through 14th and will be back in the office January 15th. In case of emergency, please contact the church office or Pastor Dave.
