Welcome to Christmas Day at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. Gathering

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2 Welcome to Christmas Day at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Gathering PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Noël Daquin ENTRANCE HYMN ELW #283 O Come All Y e Faithful GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. HYMN OF PRAISE ELW #289 Angels We Have Heard on High PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty God, you have made yourself known in your Son, Jesus, the redeemer of the world. We pray that his birth as a human child will set us free from the old slavery of our sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 2

3 Word FIRST LESSON Isaiah 52:7-10 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." 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. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. 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. Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God. RESPONSE ELW #288 Good Christian Friends Rejoice SECOND LESSON Hebrews 1:1-4 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 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. 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, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God. 3

4 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION This one-verse hymn was used for decades as the Gospel Acclamation on Christmas Day. It appears in all four hymnals used by Phinney in its 100 years. THE HOLY GOSPEL John 1:1-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of 4

5 the will of man, but of God. 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. Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY ELW 286 Your Little Ones, Dear Lord CHILDREN S WORD PRAYERS Response: Hear our prayer. PEACE The peace of the Lord with you always. And also with you. OFFERING Meal OFFERTORY MUSIC The Virgin s Slumber Song Max Reger OFFERTORY PRAYER Let us pray. 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 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. 5

6 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING PROPER PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. In the wonder and mystery of the Word made flesh you have opened the eyes of faith to a new and radiant vision of your glory, that beholding the God made visible, we may be drawn to love the God whom we cannot see. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: SANCTUS 6

7 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER We give you thanks, Father, through Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, whom you sent in this end of the ages to save and redeem us and to proclaim to us your will. He is your Word, inseparable from you. Through him you created all things, and in him you take delight. He is your Word, sent from heaven to a virgin s womb. He there took on our nature and our lot and was shown forth as your Son, born of the Holy Spirit and of the virgin Mary. It is he, our Lord Jesus, who fulfilled all your will and won for you a holy people; he stretched out his hands in suffering in order to free from suffering those who trust in you. It is he who, handed over to a death he freely accepted, in order to destroy death, to break the bonds of the evil one, to crush hell under foot, to give light to the righteous, to establish his covenant, and to show forth the resurrection, taking bread and giving thanks to you, said: Take and eat. This is my body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. In the same way he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This is my blood poured out for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering then his death and resurrection, we lift this bread and cup before you, giving thanks that you have made us worthy to stand before you and to serve you as your priestly people. 7

8 And we ask you: Send your Spirit upon these gifts of your Church; gather into one all who share this bread and wine; fill us with your Holy Spirit to establish our faith in truth, that we may praise and glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ. Through him all glory and honor are yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church both now and forever. Amen For several years, this service was shared with the Indonesian Lutheran Fellowship. The bold-print invitation to pray is in the language of Indonesia. LORD S PRAYER Please feel free to pray the prayer in any version of any language you wish. Jemaat dipersilahkan untuk berdoa Bapa Kami dalam bahasa masing-masing. FRACTION AND INVITATION TO THE TABLE The Word became flesh and lived among us, full of grace and truth. Receive the Word of God into your body and into your heart. All are welcome. DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION Communion will be served today by intinction at stations across the front of the chancel. The cup is offered through both RED wine and WHITE grape juice. If you choose not to receive the bread and cup, please come forward with hands folded in front of you, and receive a prayer of blessing. Gluten-free wafers are available. MUSIC DURING THE DISTRIBUTION ELW #276 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly ELW #270 Hark the Herald Angels Sing POST COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray. Radiant God, with our eyes we have seen your salvation, and in this meal we have feasted on your grace. May your Word take flesh in us, that we may be your holy people, revealing your glory made known to us in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 8

9 Sending SENDING HYMN ELW #267 Joy to the World BLESSING AND DISMISSAL 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. The blessing will be spoken in English and Indonesian. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. In the name of the Father, and of the Son (+), and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Di dalam nama Bapa, Dan Putra (+), Dan Roh Kudus. Amen. Participants in Today s Service Presiding and Preaching Bryon Hansen Assisting Ministers Diakonda Gurning Children s Word Nancy Monelli Eucharistic Ministers Walter Zamojski, Toby Eastbrook, Linda Quammen Lectors Bob Hofstatter Camille McGee Acolytes Tina Georgeson Jaiden Matos Organist Valerie Shields 9

10 Christmas Decorations Given In Memory or In Honor of... Husband Bjørn; Gail Nelsen; Eunice Schleicher Gwynne Cleveland B.G. and Martha Mueller Ralph and Madeline Morrison Fred and Rebecca Radford Grandma Addie and Grandma Norma Grandpa Mel and Grandpa Wayne Thanksgiving for Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Anna Rost and James Rost Our Children Bob Gaddis Dedicated, loving CDC staff Norris and Shirley Oines Orion Strong Our son Marty and granddaughter Jana Jim and Noni Hartley; Ray and Betty Simpson Cora Mueller Virginia Gehman by Randi Valdok by David and Jo-Ann Cress by the Vonderlage Family by Scott and Peg Radford by Scott and Peg Radford by the Moody Family by the Moody Family by Pastor Bryon Hansen and Canon Britt Olson by John and Deborah Rost by Ken and Sally Giles by Ken Bartanen by Rod and Marilyn Hansen by the Mockett Family by Russ, Midge, and Jamie by Gary and Caroline Brakken by Jeff and Monica Hartley by the Buchholz Family by the Gehman Family 10

11 Joan Imel Virgil and Elizabeth Bernice V. Anderson Elaine and Warren Bell My beloved friend, Mike Webb My parents, Margaret and Luther Charlotte Gaddis Ken Bjorgan My Phinney Family who has lifted me in prayer Our parents Kellen and Oscar Brown, Maggie Nickel, and Bryce Wressell Albert and Jean Anderson The staff at PRLC Parents, Ernie and Emma Cheryl Valerie Bob Wathey Olaf I. Rockness James A. Rost Son, Shane Enger Orthos Huseby and Parents Our siblings, Roy, Norman, and Roger Art and Av Winder; Bill Dakan; Astrid Melver Jean Meyer Our Parents by the Imel Family by Dorothy Rupert by Joyce B. Brenden by Doug Bell by Jane Bengtson by Jane Bengtson by Darren Hochstedler by Lyla Bjorgan and Family by Chris Clawson by Les and Virginia Filion by Tina and Lance Georgeson by Ardis Pilz by Sallie Shippen by Dave Fagerstrom by Mary Fagerstrom by Karl Fagerstrom by the Watheys by Mabel Rockness by Esther M. Rost by Jerry and Arlene Rowe by Lois Huseby by Dick and Roberta Diesner by Margaret Dakan and Nancy Winder by Keenan Meyer by Peggy Martin and Brian Kreger 11

12 John Nielsen Norris and Martha Stoa LaDonna Jahrs Raymond and Alvina Hurlbut Lorraine Olson Our Parents Jean and Richard Anderson Cynthis Foss Brunk Our Parents Anna and Art and Ronnie Komstadius David Long Peter Joseph Golden Sr. Andreas Bolliger Our Parents Suzy Anderson-Jones by His family by Linda Thorson and Kirsten Thorson-Dodroe by Russ, Midge, and Jamie Beers by Mike Clark by Marie Louise by the Bob Olson Family by Lowell and Carol Olson by Karen Fossum and Connor, Tarkel, Vassar, and Selius Price by Karen Fossum and Connor, Tarkel, Vassar, and Selius Price by Elaine and Elroy Burgwald by Camille McGee by Derek Long by the Goldens by his mother Ilse by Valerie Shields and John Renforth by Sylvia Davids Parts of the Liturgy adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Cover art 1996, 2002, by the Order of St. Benedict, Inc. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, Washington