Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Christmas Morning Service December 25, :30 a.m.

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1 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Christmas Morning Service December 25, :30 a.m.

2 ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe) 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH (419) Rev. Dr. Ralph Schibler, Interim Pastor Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM, Director of Faith Formation Christmas Morning December 25, :30 a.m. Worship Prelude: Go, Tell it On the Mountain Craig Curry Call to Worship Based on Psalm 98 Pastor: Sing to God something brand new! People: For God has done wonderful things! Pastor: God has not forgotten to love us all! People: Even the ends of the earth have heard! Pastor: Make a joyful noise! People: Break forth in song! Pastor: With strings and horns, People: sing praise to the Holy One! Pastor: With the roaring sea and everything in it! People: With all the land and everything in it! Pastor: The floods clap their hands. People: The hills sing for joy. Pastor: Thank God! God is coming to set everything right: People: Justice for everyone, everything fair. Pastor: Sing to God something brand new! People: For God has done wonderful things! Hymn #288 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. All-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened weary hearts with peace. Call us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. 2

3 First Reading: Isaiah 52: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, Your God reigns. 8 Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion. 9 Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. 10 The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Pastor: Glory to God in highest heaven, People: who unto us the Son was given. NATIVITY OF OUR LORD III 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. R 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, re- joice, and sing. R 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. R 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 peo- ples with equity. R 3

4 Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12] 1 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3 He is the reflection of God s glory and the exact imprint of God s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. [ 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, You are my Son; today I have begotten you? Or again, I will be his Father, and he will be my Son? 6 And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, Let all God s angels worship him. 7 Of the angels he says, He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire. 8 But of the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions. 10 And, In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands; 11 they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like clothing; 12 like a cloak you will roll them up, and like clothing they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will never end. ] Pastor: Glory to God in highest heaven, People: who unto us the Son was given. (please stand) Gospel John 1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father s only son, full of grace and truth. Pastor: Glory to God in highest heaven, People: who unto us the Son was given. 4

5 (please be seated) Hymn #276 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Children s Message Sermon (please stand) Hymn #270 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. (please be seated) Offertory Silent Night Craig Curry (please stand) Offertory Hymn #487 What Feast of Love Pastor: Let us pray. God with us: You came as a baby to a manger. You slept on straw and greeted shepherds. You come again in bread and wine. Remind us how good you are at blessing ordinary things. And then, through these gifts, help us to bless the lives of others in the strength of your holy name. People: Amen. Invitation to Communion Pastor: Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let every heart receive your Savior. (please share the peace of the Lord with all. Gather in a circle around the sanctuary to prepare for Holy Communion.) 5

6 Words of Institution Lord s Prayer 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 Holy Communion (by intinction please wait until all have communed) Communion Hymn #277 Away in a Manger (please stand) Pastor: Let us Pray. On this day, O God, you gave us Christ the Son to save us. As you sent the one foretold, send us now with good news for all people. Let the gladness of this feast have no end as we share with others the joy that fills us; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. People: Amen. Blessing Pastor: May Christ, who by his incarnation has filled us with grace and truth, give you peace this Christmas and always. Almighty God, Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. People: Amen. Hymn #290 Dismissal Go Tell It on the Mountain Pastor: Glory to God in the highest! People: Peace to God s people on earth! Pastor: Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus. People: Thanks be to God. Postlude Good Christian Men Rejoice Alice Jordan 6

7 Worship Leaders: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Ralph Schibler Organist: Ron Borchardt Lector: Dale Cerny Cantor: Laurie Mears Prayers of the People: Carolyn Steinfeldt Children s Message: Pastor Schibler Ushers: Al & Juanita Mitchell & John & Judy Mears Communion Assistant: John & Judy Mears Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt Sound Board: Tim Kostel You make pick up your poinsettia following the 10:30 a.m. worship service today. Also, please do not take the stands that the poinsettias are displayed on. Thank you! Wishing Everyone A Merry Christmas! Joy to the World, the Lord has come! 7

8 Poinsettias-In honor of Our grandchildren, Noah, Lila, Jude, and Balian-Grandma & Grandpa Meyers Loved Ones-Marjorie Burton Grandma Bahnsen-Ronnie & Tricia Gloria Helfrich-David & Shirley Buchholz Our Grandmothers, Nancy Weeks and Leta Thordsen- Andy & Melissa Gundlach Annabell Wright-Hope & Michael Bailey Our Dear Parents, Lois & Lester Ardner-Becky & Tim Brown and Beth Busdicker The Leimbach Grandchildren-Joyce Leimbach Brady, Nate, Britana, and Brock Cremean-Serving Our Country-Rich Brunow Family Poinsettias - In memory of: Our Parents, Mr & Mrs. Carlton Meyers & Mrs. Geraldine Schippel- Dean & Kathleen Meyers Our parents, Carl & Severia Wiedeman- Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Yontz Our Parents, Albert & Helen Yontz- Janice Casanova and Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Yontz My Parents, Pat & Sue Dolan and My Grandma, Gloria Holzhauser- Erin Dolan Owen Pollack-Virginia Pollack James Warner-Warner Families Our Dad, Leonard Kessler-Vicki Boesch & Julie Kessler Joseph & Henrietta Rice and George Dehn-Karen Dehn Jean Brown-Tim & Becky Brown Loved Ones-Bill & Jean Hepner My Beloved Parents, Lester & Kathryn Nemitz- Sandra Kieffer My Beloved Husband, Ralph Kieffer- Sandra Kieffer Loved Ones-George & Dianne Haws and family Forrest McElroy-Chris & Mike Antel Bill & Mary Keller-Chris & Mike Antel Barbara Nickle-Ron, Ronnie & Tricia Robert Helfrich and Walter & Bertha Buchholz-David & Shirley Buchholz My Father, Eldon Plummer-Andy & Melissa Gundlach Arthur R. Veleba-Ted, Cindy, Elizabeth, J.T, and Jennifer Patrick Loved Ones-Carol Steuk 8

9 Lela Fultz-Her Daughters & Their Families Peggy Nejedly-Her Sisters & Their Families Loved Ones-Dean & Karen Slater Francis Wright, Jean Bailey, Clayton Bailey-Hope & Michael Bailey My Mom, Gladys Nims-Joan Gibbins My Husband, Gil Gibbins-Joan Gibbins Wilma Manning-Jeannine Buffington, Walt & Terri Sanders My Mom, Irene Ebner-Lyle Marquardt My wife, Sherry-Lyle Marquardt William H. Busdicker-Becky & Tim Brown and Beth Busdicker Janet Mapus-Tiffany, Brian, & Riley McCord My Husband, Dr. Gale Leimbach-Joyce Leimbach My Parents, The Hettlers-Joyce Leimbach My Husband s Parents, The Leimbachs- Joyce Leimbach My Husband, John M. Garrett-Barbara Garrett Alfred Weller, Betty Weller, & Michael Weller-The Weller, Elk, Roth, and Laser Families Daniel Baker-The Baker Family Linda Brunow-The Baker Family My Grandmother, Claudine Zimmerman-Angie Zimmerman Andreas & Meta Gross-Mark & Pamela Gross and Family My Children-Elnora Farrell Other Loved Ones-Elnora Farrell Linda Brunow-Rich Brunow Family Don Druckenmiller-His Wife, Pauline My Husband, Jim Wyatt-Barb Wyatt Haden, Our Loved Grandson-Carolyn & John Dehn My Husband, Dean-Linda Reichenbach Other Loved Ones-Linda Reichenbach Our Parents-Bill & Jean Bossetti Helen & Norman Steinert-Ron & Carol Albert Donald Albert-Ron & Carol Albert My Wife, Lee-Ken Fultz My Daughter, Peggy Nejedly-Ken Fultz Florence Reis-Kathleen Rudiger Loved Ones-Denny & Kathy Joiner 9

10 Christmas Memorials - In memory of: Robert Helfrich-his wife, Gloria Helfrich Harold Holzhauser, George & Anna Hoehne-Vicki Boesch Our Sons -Maury & Betty Bragg Loved Ones-Virginia Pollack Marilyn Delius-Frank Delius and son, Dennis Nick Denslow-Patricia Denslow, Patti, Cheri, Julie, and Logan Fenton & Rita McGookey-Len & Susan Klohn, Fred & Martha Thompson, and Families. Martha McElroy & Mary Ernst-Chris & Mike Antel My Husband, Glenn-Doris Suman In Loving Memory of George, Anna, Hoehne, & George Jr.- John & Lyn Parker Loved Ones-Verneitta Opfer Albert, Marian, and Ron Fox-Joe & Kathy Loris Our Dear Son & Brother, William H. Busdicker- Lois & Lester Ardner, Becky & Tim Brown, and Beth Busdicker In Loving Memory of My Parents, Harold & Frances Mitchell-Carla Mitchell Pam Lindsley, Pastor Richard Bauerle, Verlin Eash, Jan Mapus and Other Loved Ones-Carla Mitchell Our Loved Ones-Janet, Bryon & Leslie Evans Janet Mapus-Tiffany, Brian, & Riley McCord Don Reinke-Jim & Joan Mears Loved Ones-Gary Gangluff & Cindy Neiding My Parents, Lillian & Frank Lavine-Karen Lee Lavine Loved Ones-Elizabeth Surratt Our Beloved Mother, known as Nanny to all, Claudine Zimmerman- Peggy & Tom Lazzara and Kaija Alexander 10

11 My Sister, Sally Lyman-Ken Fultz My Grandson, Bobby Kotz-Ken Fultz Ronald Fox-Linda Fox Loved Ones-Linda Fox Jim Warner-Carolyn & Family Loved Ones-Barbara Kaufman Daddy Pops, Ronald A. Fox-Amy & Jim Nasby My Dear Husband, Ron- Laura Pearson Robert Helfrich-Kathleen Helfrich J.L. Twells-his wife, Lee Ann Loved Ones-John & Alma Toft Gary C. Yontz, Jr.-Gary C. Yontz Sr. and Family Our Parents, Brother, & Loved Ones-Don & Cheryl Weichel Pastor James D. Schmidt-Barbara Garrett Christmas Memorials - In honor of: Our Great-Grandchildren-Levi, Louie, Emma, Briella, Dominic, and Lukes- Jeanette & James Toft My Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren-Doris Suman Denise David Wells-Beloved Daughter-Mom & Dad Pastor Ralph Schibler, Carolyn Steinfeldt, Lori Harris, & Lori Wobser-Carla Mitchell My Zion Family-Carla Mitchell My Great Granddaughter-Janet Evans Our Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren-Jim & Joan Mears Jean Bailey-Ron & Carol Albert In Honor of the Many Members Who Answered God s Call to Service This Past Year- Vernetta Opfer 11

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