FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
Dec. 29, 2019 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten
Prelude
Welcome
Gathering
Confession and Forgiveness
P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, Love from the beginning, Word made flesh, Breath of heaven.
C: Amen.
P: Let us confess our sinfulness before God and one another, trusting in God’s endless mercy and love.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: Merciful God,
C: we confess that we are not perfect. We have said and done things we regret. We have tried to earn your redeeming grace, while denying it to others. We have resisted your call to be your voice in the world. Forgive us, loving God. Give us your righteousness, the strength to put aside our failures, and the courage to try again. Amen.
P: Dear people of God, hear the good news: Christ the Savior is born! You are loved and forgiven in the name of + Jesus, who has come among us. You are freed from proving that you deserve to be loved, because God’s love is given to you as the most precious gift of all. Rejoice in this love and share it with the world.
C: Amen.
#275 Gathering Song: “Angels, from the Realms of Glory”
p. 203 Greeting
p. 203 Kyrie
p. 204 Canticle: “Glory be to God in heaven…”
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
O Lord God, you know that we cannot place our trust in our own powers. As you protected the infant Jesus, so defend us and all the needy from harm and adversity, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Word
First Reading: Isaiah 63: 7-9
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: Hebrews 2: 10-18
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
p. 205 Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”
Holy Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-23
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Sermon
#279 Hymn of the Day: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
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
#296 Offering Song: “What Child Is This”
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:
#300 “The First Noel”
#283 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
#277 “Away in a Manger”
#276 “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
#292 Sending Song: “Love Has Come”
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 Greg Anderson
Worship Assistant: Sheryl Lokseth
Music: Praise Team
PowerPoint/Sound: Gloria Sebastian-Powell/Harvey Pearson
Greeters: Janice Warr
Coffee Host: Care Committee
Dec. Usher team: Brian Primeau fam., Wayne Curry fam. & Jan Nielsen
Communion Servers:
Lesson Reader: Kim Chambers
Counters: Ron Leiren & Linda Leiren
Dec. Altar Guild: Alexa Oilund & Darcy Richels
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 29th 10:00 am Worship Service
Tuesday 10:00 am Coffee Group
Wednesday Office Closed
8:00 pm AA Meeting
Sunday 5th 10:00 am Worship Service
6:00 pm Service at Pioneer Lodge
- Annual Reports should be in by January 12th.
- 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.
- 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
