Our Savior s Lutheran Church Christmas Eve

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1 A Merry and Blessed Christmas to you. We are thankful to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with you today, and pray our worship time together is a gift. The sounds of children are welcome in worship. For your convenience, a nursery space is located on the main level across from the restrooms. The Flowers on the altar are given by Jim & Shelly Williamson and Lori Ritchey in memory of Sally, Gil & Leigh Hanson. Today s 3:00 pm worship service is broadcast live on KOVC The broadcast is given in memory of Thomas, Edwina, and Valborg Skorpen by family. Christmas celebrations continue in the coming days. We would love to join you in worshipping Our Savior s: Sunday, Christmas Day: Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00am. Broadcast at 11:00am on KOVC Sunday, January 1: Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00am. Broadcast at 11:00am on KOVC We, Our Savior s family of believers, welcome all to share Christ s love, to grow in faith, and to live a life of service glorifying God. Learn more at: Pastors Organists Choir Director Office Coordinator Randall Schlecht, Emmy Swedlund Tricia Lebahn, Judy Karch Tricia Lebahn Brenda Skramstad Our Savior s Lutheran Church Christmas Eve

2 Our Savior s Lutheran Church - Valley City, ND Christmas Eve - December 24, 2016 Entrance Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful #283 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him, born the king of angels: O come, let us adore him, The highest, most holy, light of light eternal, born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; Son of the Father now in flesh appearing! O come, let us adore him, Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God in the highest: O come, let us adore him, Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus to thee be glory giv n! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore him, Welcome Call to Worship The light shines in the darkness And the darkness has not overcome it. The Word became flesh and lives among us, And we have beheld Christ s glory. To us a child is born, to us a Son is given. In the Word was life, and the life was the light of all people. May the glory of the grace of Christ Jesus be reborn in you this night. And also in you. -1- Benediction May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and abundant life. May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and strength. May the Word that the angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to our world. And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. The candles are extinguished. Hymn Go Tell It On The Mountain #290 While shepherds kept their watching, Over silent flocks by night Behold throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. The shepherds feared and trembled, when lo! above the earth, Rang out the angels chorus that hailed our Savior s birth. Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born And God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. -6-

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 we no more may die, born to raise each child of earth, born to give us second birth Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn king!" Offertory Prayer 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. The Lighting of the Candles Please tip unlit candles to receive the flame. Hymn Silent Night, Holy Night! #281 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. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia! Christ, the Savior is born! Christ, the Savior is born! Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light radiant beams from your holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at your birth, Jesus, Lord, at your birth. -5- Hymn Joy to the World #267 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. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sin and sorrow 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. 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. Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Let the Children Come... Hymn Your Little Ones Dear Lord #286 Your little ones, dear Lord, are we, and come your lowly bed to see; Enlighten every soul and mind, that we the way to you may find. With songs we hasten you to greet, and kiss the ground before your feet. Oh blessed hour, Oh sweetest night, that gave you birth, our soul s delight. Oh draw us wholly to you, Lord, and to us all your grace accord; true faith and love to us impart, that we may hold you in our heart. Until at last we too proclaim, with all your saints, your glorious name; in paradise our songs renew, and praise you as the angels do -2-

4 First Reading Isaiah 9:2-7 Pew Bible Page 555 Second Reading Titus 2:11-14 Pew Bible Page 969 Music 3:00 Choir 4:30 Carrie & Karli Jirava 10:00 Katie Sather Gospel Luke 2:1-20 Pew Bible Page 832 Hymn Angels We Have Heard On High #289 Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o er the plains, and the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heav nly song? Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn king. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo Sermon Pastor Randy Schlecht Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem #279 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. 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! How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv n! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heav n. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in. -3- O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; oh, come to us, abide with us, our Lord Immanuel! Prayers Hymn between petitions Away in A Manger #277 Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing; the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care and fit us for heaven, to live with you there. Peace The peace of the Lord be with you all. And also with you. You may greet one another. Offering Hymn Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing #270 Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King. peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled." Joyful, all you nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; with angelic hosts proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn king!" 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 incarnate deity! Pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn king!" -4-

5 Welcome Confession and Forgiveness Leader: Blessed be the Holy One of Israel, the Word made flesh, the Power of the Most High, + one God, now and forever.! Leader: Gathered in the name of Jesus, let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor. Silence for reflection and examination All: Gracious God, in Christ Jesus you came among us as light shining in darkness. We confess our failure to welcome this light. Forgive us and renew our hope, so that we may live in the light of your grace, and welcome the truth of Christ the Lord. Leader: I bring you good news of great joy for all people: To you is born a Savior, Christ the Lord. Your sins are forgiven + in Jesus name. All: Gathering Hymn Good Christian Friends, Rejoice #288 Call to Worship Leader: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord, and God-with-us Savior, Jesus Christ. Leader: Sing to God something brand new! All: For God has done wonderful things! Leader: God has not forgotten to love us all! All: Even the ends of the earth have heard! Leader: Make a joyful noise! Yippee! Yippee! All: Yippee! Yippee! Break forth in song! Leader: With strings and horns, All: sing praise to the Holy One! Leader: With the roaring seas and everything in it! All: With all the land and everything in it! Leader: The floods clap their hands. All: The hills sing for joy. Leader: Thank God! God is coming to set everything right; All: Justice for everyone, everything fair. Leader: Sing to God something brand new! All: For God has done wonderful things! Hymn of Praise Hark! The Herald Angels Sing #270 Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you gave us your only Son to take on our human nature 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. Baptism page 227 Hymn Away in a Manger #277 Let the Children Come Lesson Isaiah 52:7-10 Bible Page 596 Gospel John 1:1-18 Bible Page 863 Hymn Love Has Come #292, verse 1 Sermon Hymn Love Has Come #292, verses 2 & 3 Prayers Sharing of the Peace Offering In the Bleak Midwinter #294 Prayer & Lord s Prayer The Great Thanksgiving page 206 Lord s Prayer page 208 Distribution #289, #267 Blessing Leader: May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and abundant life. Leader: May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and strength. Leader: May the Word that angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to the world. Leader: And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the +Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. All: Sending Hymn Go Tell It on the Mountain #290

6 We, Our Savior s family of believers, welcome all to share Christ s love, to grow in faith and to live a life of service glorifying God. Baptized today at the 10:00am Worship is Grayson Charles Pierce child of Travis & Breanna Pierce. Sponsors are Siri Nelson and Daniel Gustkey. We welcome Grayson into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: joining us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God s creative and redeeming word to all the world. O, Come Let Us Adore Him Sunday, January 1, New Year s Day Worship at 10:00am Broadcast on KOVC at 11:00am Christ In Our Home daily devotional booklets (in regular and large print) for January, February, March are now available at the Information Counter. Pick up your copy today and begin the daily practice of bible reading and reflection. January-November 2016 Income: Year to date: $297, Expenses Year to date: $297, Income in Excess of Expenses $ A week of OSLC ministry $6, Last Sunday general fund offering 7, Christmas Day Worship 10:00 am Broadcast on KOVC at 11:00am Our Savior s Lutheran Church Valley City, North Dakota

7 WELCOME TO WORSHIP TODAY! We are glad you are with us and pray that your worship experience at Our Savior s will truly be a blessing. Families with young children, we welcome and encourage your children s presence in worship! Visitors, please fill out a visitor card found in your pew and learn more about Our Savior Organist Judy Karch Senior Choir Director Tricia Lebahn Office Coordinator Brenda Skramstad Youth Director Kyla Fetsch Pastors Randall Schlecht & Emmy Swedlund The Radio broadcast is in memory of Hazel Edlund given by her family. The Flowers on the altar are given by Jim & Shelly Williamson and Lori Ritchey in memory of Sally & Gil, Leigh Hanson. Radio broadcast of the 8:30 worship is on Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. on KOVC 1490 AM. To sponsor a broadcast and/or reserve a sponsorship date for 2016, please contact the church office. The cost to sponsor a broadcast is $100 and you may provide this gift in memory of or in honor of someone, an anniversary or another significant event. Your gift to this important ministry is appreciated. This Week: December 25-Jan 1, 2016 Today: Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Worship w/holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship Mon: Office Closed Tues: 9:00 a.m. Text Study Wed: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study Sat: 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Fellowship Next Sun: New Year s Day Food Pantry Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship w/holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship SERVING US TODAY AS USHERS 10:00 a.m. Mavis Dilts, Larry & Mary Salberg Coffee Hosts: Larry & Carmen Svenningsen 2016 Missionary Sponsorship Calendar is on the bulletin board across from the Church Office. For $20/day you can sponsor a day and faithfully support the work of our ELCA missionaries, Anne and Willie Langdji, who serve as the ELCA Madagascar, West and Central Africa Regional Representatives; and also the work of Global Health Ministries. Thank you for your faithful and generous mission support A Prayer Candle has been placed on the altar reminding us to keep our military personnel and their families in our prayers.