ORDER OF WORSHIP CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN S SERVICE December 24th, 2018

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2 ORDER OF WORSHIP CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN S SERVICE December 24th, 2018 Officiate Pastor Douglas Bergelin Lay Minister Tim Zindl & Larry Beyer Musician Ricki Budewitz Hannah Frank Acolyte Lucy Groeler Children s Bulletin & Basket There are special bulletins for children. If your child did not receive one, ask the usher. There is also a Children s Basket in the narthex that contains crayon and pencil packets along with children s books and Christian coloring books. We love having children in worship and sometimes they need additional stimulation to keep them interested. These items are there for your children to enjoy. Please return items to the basket at the end of the service. Members In the event that you or your family may need Pastoral care or comfort, please don t assume that the Pastor or church office has been contacted by the facility you have been admitted to. Due to certain policies, some places cannot share that you or a loved one has been admitted and are in need of comfort or counseling. In your time of need, please don t hesitate to contact the Pastor by calling his cell number or the church office, which are listed on the back of the bulletin or Grapevine. Visitors Visitors are asked to stop at the welcome center in the narthex where you will find information about our church, newsletters, devotional materials and other items we hope you will find helpful. Please be sure to sign the attendance book that you find in the pew and is passed around during the offering. AS WE GATHER The theme for this year s service is taken from the beloved children s carol Away in a Manger. The carol, often incorrectly attributed to Martin Luther, is one of the most frequently sung carols of Christmastide. So what is found in that manger? Is it a cute little baby, or is there more? Who is that baby? God s Son, our Savior, is He who lies in that manger and brings to us gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation from our heavenly Father. Join us now as we, through song and verse, look for and discover the gifts that are found in the manger. These Christmas gifts are eternal and these gifts are for you! Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to heaven to live with Thee there. For Our Guests: Hymnal Key-LSB is the Maroon Hymnal, WOV is the smaller Blue Hymnal

3 PRE-SERVICE MUSIC PROCESSIONAL LSB 387 Joy to the World Children vs. 1 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev ry heart prepare Him room And heav n and nature sing, And heav n and nature sing, And heav n, and heav n and nature sing. Congregation vss Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. INVOCATION & OPENING PRAYER SERVICE OF LIGHT Pastor: Jesus Christ is the light of the world, People: The light no darkness can overcome. Pastor: Stay with us, lord, for it is evening, People: And the day is almost over. Pastor: Let your light scatter the darkness People: And illumine your church.

4 EVENING CANTICLE OF LIGHT Pastor: Joyous light of glory: All: Of the immortal Father; heavenly, holy, blessed Jesus Christ. We have come to the setting of the sun, and we look to the evening light. We sing to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: You are worthy of being praised with pure voices forever. O Son of God, O Giver of life: the universe proclaims your glory. THANKSGIVING FOR LIGHT Pastor: Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who led Your people Israel by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Enlighten our darkness by the light of Your Christ; may His Word be a lamp to our feet and a light to our path; for You are merciful, and You love Your whole creation and we, Your creatures, glorify You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: Amen. PSALMODY Psalm 24:1, 3 5 Reader: The earth is the LORD s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein. People: Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in His holy place? Reader: People: He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, Is now, and will be forever. Amen. COLLECT Pastor: People: O God, You make us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Grant that, as we joyfully receive Him as our Redeemer, we may with sure confidence behold Him when He comes to be our Judge; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

5 AWAY IN A MANGER CATECHISM Pastor: I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary... People: I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord. READING Luke 2:1 5 LSB 361 O Little Town of Bethlehem vss. 1-2 Children 1 O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. Congregation 2 For Christ is born of Mary, And, gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond ring love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the king And peace to all the earth! READING Luke 2:6 7 LSB 388 Go Tell It on the Mountain Children Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev rywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born! 1 While shepherds kept their watching O er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. Refrain. Congregation 2 The shepherds feared and trembled When lo, above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior s birth. Refrain. 3 Down in a lonely manger The humble Christ was born; And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. Refrain. READING Luke 2:8 14 LSB 368 Angels We Have Heard on High READING Luke 2:15 20

6 MEDITATION CHILDREN S CHOIR LSB 374 Gentle Mary Laid Her Child Congregation joins verses 2 & 3 The Baby in the Manger Away in a Manger CATECHISM Pastor: He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. People: He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death. READING Isaiah 11:1 10 LSB 370 What Child Is This READING Isaiah 2:1 5 LSB 380 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Children 1 Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Refrain: Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Congregation 2 Christ, by highest heav n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as Man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel! Refrain. 3 Hail, the heav n-born Prince of Peace! Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Refrain.

7 MEDITATION CHILDREN S CHOIR The Baby s NOT in the Manger! Away in a Manger CATECHISM Pastor: He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. People: That I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. READING Isaiah 35:1 10 Children 1 God loves me dearly, Grants me salvation, God loves me dearly, Loves even me. LSB 392 God Loves Me Dearly 3 He sent forth Jesus, My dear Redeemer, He sent forth Jesus And set me free. Refrain. Refrain: Therefore I ll say again: God loves me dearly, God loves me dearly, Loves even me. Congregation 2 I was in slav ry, Sin, death, and darkness; God s love was working To make me free. Refrain. 4 Jesus, my Savior, Himself did offer; Jesus, my Savior, Paid all I owed. Refrain. 5 Now I will praise You, O Love Eternal; Now I will praise You All my life long. Refrain. MEDITATION CHILDREN S CHOIR The Word and Sacraments in the Manger Away in a Manger Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the first chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord. GOSPEL Matthew 1:18 25 Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ.

8 SERMON OFFERING Please enjoy the musical selection by our youth at this time. GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS & GREET THOSE AROUND YOU As the gifts are gathered, we ask that all worshipers sign the Record of Fellowship, indicating Communion attendance if offered and then pass the booklet to the person next to you in the pew. When all have signed the book, pass it back to the end of the pew. To our visitors: This is a time in our service when congregation members give of the gifts God has given them to support the work of their congregation. You are welcome but not obligated to participate in supporting our ministries. We are blessed to have you worship with us. Please come again. A CHRISTMAS PRAYER Pastor: O God, from Whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. THE LORD'S PRAYER Pastor: We join together in the prayer that He has taught us to pray All: Our 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 and ever. Amen. BENEDICTION LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES The ushers will come down the center aisle and will light the candles of those seated at the aisle. They will keep their lit candles upright. Please tip your candle to be lit, then keep it upright as the next person tips their candle. Pass the flame down the pew. PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL HOT WAX ON YOURSELF OR THE PEW.

9 LSB 363 Silent Night/Stille Nacht Verse 1 in German first, then all 3 verses in Engish Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schlaft, einsam wacht Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh. 1. Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav nly host sing, Alleluia! Christ the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! 3. Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Carefully extinguish your candles at this time. Please be careful of hot wax. As you exit the church, please deposit your candles in the box in the narthex. POSTLUDE LSB 377 On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

10 MERRY CHRISTMAS! 3 yr-kindergarten: Josie Long, Elaina Maass, Harper Maass, Eleanor Nass, Owen Pieper, Sawyor Pieper 2 nd grade: Sophia Pieper 3 rd grade: Alexis Burback, Wyatt Cahoon, Thea Finley, Jameson Nass 4 tf grade: Selena Pieper 6 th grade: Isabella Burback, Helena Cahoon, Treyton Hildebrandt, Adaline Nass 8 th grade: Lucy Groeler, Chellie Hildebrandt, Tianda Hildebrandt, Gabby Sippel Preservice music: Isabella Burback(solo), Adaline Nass(flute) Program directed by Jackie Pieper & Brian Frank Away in a Manger A Christmas Service for School-age Children Note to the user: This copyright information is legally required to be included with any printed copies of this service. Copyright 2008 Concordia Publishing House 3558 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without purchasing this product from Concordia Publishing House Through this registered purchase, your congregation is allowed to adapt and duplicate the contents for your local, one-time Christmas service use. Written by Bart Day, Scott Murray, and Janet Muth Edited by Pamela Nielsen Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism quotations are from Luther s Small Catechism with Explanation, copyright 1986, 1991 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Psalm setting by Janet Muth. Portions of the liturgy are taken from Lutheran Service Book, copyright 2006 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Hymn texts are taken from Lutheran Service Book, copyright 2006 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America The 2019 Church Offering Envelopes are in Narthex for pickup. Please check your Church Mailbox s in the Narthex before the end of the year.

11 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.. Luke 2:11 MERRY CHRISTMAS Monday, December 24 6 p.m. Children s Service 8 p.m. Candlelight Service Tuesday, December 25 A Service of Lessons & Carols Christmas Day-9 a.m. Worship New Year s Eve- December 31 6 p. m.

12 ST. PETER S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH W4661 CTH MM P.O. Box 115 Lebanon, Wisconsin Reaching out... to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ through teaching, preaching and promoting spiritual growth. Pastor: Reverend Douglas Bergelin Cell: Church at ext. 101 Pastor pastorbergelin@stpetersoflebanonwi.org Church Secretary: Pennie May-Church secretary@stpetersoflebanonwi.org Web Site: Facebook: Sermons can be viewed on our Facebook page or by DVD s, which are available at church. St. Peter s A congregation of 400 souls is a member congregation in the South Wisconsin District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We have been a vital part of the Lebanon community for over 135 years. We Celebrate Two Sacraments In Baptism, God freely offers His grace and lovingly establishes a new community. In Holy Communion those who come to the table receive in bread and wine the body and blood of their Lord. This gift is itself the real presence of God s forgiveness and mercy, nourishing believers in union with their Lord and with each other. Worship Services-Labor Day-Memorial Day Communion at both services every Sunday and all Festival Days 8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School and Bible Study for all ages 9:15 am Summer Worship Times Memorial Day-Labor Day -Thursday 7:00 pm, -Sunday 8:00 am & 9:30 am Board of Directors Larry Beyer Executive Director Debbi Groeler Secretary Bob Nass Lay Ministry Connie Holz Stewardship Pat Cunderman Evangelism Jody Nass Youth Ministry Bonnie Lauersdorf Christian Ed JSB Vacancy Christian Ed Parish John Christian Church Properties Support Staff Yvonne Weisensel Church Custodian lebanon.llsoffice@gmail.com Web Site: lebanonlutheranschool.com Facebook: Lebanon Lutheran School (LLS) & LLS - Early Childhood Center (State Licensed Facility) Lebanon Lutheran School is an association serving children with Childcare, Preschool, and Kindergarten through Grade 8. It is a joint ministry of St. Peter s(lcms) and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lebanon (NALC). LLS St. Peter s Campus LLS Immanuel Campus & Principal LLS Early Childhood Center LLS Program Staff Julia Wackt Principal 7 th & 8 th Grade Lynn Block-Administrative Assistant Kiki Damrow Kindergarten, K-2 nd Grade Art Kathy Fortlage 1 st & 2 nd Grade, Music Niki Skaer 3 rd & 4 th Grade Pam Bartee 5 th & 6 th Grade Jenny Meyers 7 th & 8 th Grade Dennis Messman K-8 th Grade Phy. Ed. Tori Long 4K, K-2 nd Grade Aide & Art Anna Witan K-8 th Grade Spanish, 3 rd -8 th Art Shola Fohr- Early Childhood Center Director Connie Kurth- PreK-3 Tori Long PreK-4 Shari Uecker-LLS-St. Peter s Custodian Vacancy -LLS-ECC Custodian