Gathering. Prelude VI Noel Louis Claude Daquin

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1 Christmas Day December 25, 2013 Gathering 10:00 AM Prelude VI Noel Louis Claude Daquin Welcome and Greeting Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the word made flesh, the Lord and the giver of life. Amen. Let us come into the light of Christ, confessing our need for God s mercy. Silence is kept for reflection. God of peace, we confess that we are not at peace with others or with ourselves. We bring to you all that tears us apart: discord in our families, violence in our world, our own conflicted hearts. In your mercy, mend us. Reconnect us to one another and you. Let peace reign over all the earth, through the Prince of peace, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In the word who has come Rise, shine, for your light has come. Amen. A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth. Gathering Hymn ELW 270 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you gave us your only Son to take on our human nature and to illumine the world with your light. By your grace adopt us as your children and enlighten us with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

2 Word First Lesson Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 1 Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous things, whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory. 2 O LORD, you have made known your victory, you have revealed your righteousness in the sight of the nations. 3 You remember your steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 4 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 5 Sing to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy before the king, the LORD. 7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it, the world and those who dwell therein. 8 Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD, who comes to judge the earth. 9 The LORD will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. Second Lesson Hebrews 1:1-4 Children s Message Gospel Acclamation ELW 253 He Came Down, v. 1 Gospel John 14:1-14 (vv. 2-4 of the hymn will be sung throughout the Gospel reading) 2

3 Sermon Pastor Joyce Sandberg Hymn of the Day ELW 295 Of The Father s Love Begotten Nicene Creed p. 104 Prayers of Intercession Each petition ends: Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Sharing of the Peace Offering From Heaven Above (Silent Night) Walter Pelz Offertory ELW 294 In The Bleak Midwinter Offering Prayer Good and loving God, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who came among the poor to bring the riches of your grace. As you have blessed us with your gifts, let them be a blessing for others. With the trees of the field, with all earth and heaven, we shout for joy at the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Meal The Great Thanksgiving p. 107 we praise your name and join their unending hymn Holy, holy, holy p. 108 Eucharistic Prayer p. 110 The Lord s Prayer p. 112 Lamb of God p Communion Hymns ELW 282 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear ELW 293 That Boy-Child of Mary ELW 298 The Bells of Christmas 3

4 Sending Prayer after Communion We give you thanks, O God, that in this bread and cup of Christ s very life, you give us food for our journey. As you led the magi by a star, as you brought the holy family home again, guide us on the way unfolding before us. Wherever we go, may our lives proclaim good news of great joy in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessing May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and abundant life. Amen. May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and strength. Amen. May the Word that angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to our world. Amen. And the blessing of almighty God, the Father the + Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. Closing Hymn ELW 288 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice! Dismissal A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth. Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. Postlude In dulci jubilo J.S. Bach 4

5 Poinsettias are provided: In memory of Frances Wollenzien by Jane Wollenzien. In thanksgiving for family and friends by Kathryn Koob. In loving memory of husband, Leonard Napiecek by his family. In loving memory of daughter, Glenyce Lindaman by her family. In loving memory of son, David Napiecek by his family. In memory of Velda Darrah by Jim Darrah. In memory of Melvin and Rosemarie Kramer by their children. In memory of Gene Pier and Evelyn & Raymond Atkinson by John, Penni and Lyla Pier/Atkinson. In loving memory of Carey Franzen by Wilma and his family. In loving memory of Dave & Dean Fanter by their family. In loving memory of Arlo Baker by his family. In loving memory of Robert & Florence Gors and Bob & Nick Rinnels by Betty & Natasha Barkhausen. In memory of loved ones by the Gaylor family. In honor of St. Paul s musicians by John and Susanna Hines. In loving memory of Jeff by the Don Berg family. In loving memory of Ted Ecker and Lynn Ecker Barrett. In memory of loved ones by Jerry & Susan Vallem. In loving memory of Orlyn Schutte and loved ones by Shirley Schutte and family. In loving memory memory of my parents, Gustav and Lucinda Oberheu and my son, Douglas Norton by Karen Oberheu. In loving memory of Bertha Losch and other loved ones by Yvonne Losch. 5

6 TODAY S WORSHIP LEADERS Preacher Pastor Joyce Sandberg Presider Pastor Curt Schneider Assisting Minister Christine Anderson Organist Nick Klemetson Lector Megan Cotter Communion Ministers Sally Schneider, Terri Cotter Ushers Jeff & Lois Matt Terri Cotter Acolyte Alex Coghlan Greeters Mark & Barbara Piel * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Radio Broadcast is sponsored by Mrs. Victor Arns in honor of the families of Lorena and Victor Arns. The 10am Christmas Day service is broadcast live on KWAY 99.3 FM. Worship this Weekend: Saturday, December 28: 5:30pm Worship Sunday, December 29: 9:00am and 11:00am Worship In Case of Emergency On days the office is closed, the phone numbers for the Pastors are on the office phone message. Call

7 Year-End Giving You are welcome to use special Christmas envelopes in the pew racks for Christmas and New Year gifts to St. Paul s ministries. Your 2013 gifts for the general fund, capital improvement fund or other ministries may also be brought to the church office. Contributions must be received in the church office by December 31, 2013, or postmarked no later than December 31, 2013, to qualify for a 2013 tax deduction. Contributions received January 1, 2014 or after will be included with your 2014 giving. Contribution Options: Give online at stpaulswaverly.org/giving by 11:59pm, December 31, Mail contribution, must be postmarked by December 31, Give stock. (Please allow enough time to complete business transactions by 12/31/2013). Contact the church office for more information. Questions? Please contact Sally Schneider by at sally.schneider@stpaulswaverly.org or call her at

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