HRISTMAS EVE ANDLELIGHT WORSHIP December 24, 2018 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm THIS IS HRIST S HURH; THERE IS A PLAE FOR YOU HERE. OUR MISSION IS: TO LOVE, SERVE, AND STRENGTHEN ALL PEOPLE IN HRIST JESUS. OUR SAVIOUR S LUTHERAN HURH 300 Logan Street, MERRILL, WISONSIN 715-536-5813 www.oslcelca.org Reverend Pat Schutz, Pastor Jamie Diestelhorst, Youth & Family Director Marlene Graap, Organist FIRST PRESBYTERIAN LUTHERAN HURH 300 Logan Street, MERRILL, WISONSIN 715-536-6642 Reverend Jess Wakefield, Pastor
THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW WELOME to Our Saviour s. We are glad you have come to join us to give praise and thanks to God, to hear God s word to guide us in love and to receive the Lord s Supper to strengthen us in faith. May you be blessed to be a blessing. OUR SAVIOUR S LUTHERAN HURH in Merrill, Wisconsin is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran hurch in America (ELA), a fellowship of churches from around North America who hold to basic hristian beliefs and practices. If you would like to learn more about Our Saviour s or the ELA, please call our church office or visit the ELA website at www.elca.org, our synod website at www.ecsw.org, or our website at www.oslcelca.org. If you are visiting us, please sign one of the Visitor ards in the pews and our guest book. We invite you to make yourself known to the ushers. If you are looking for a church family, we invite you to consider Our Saviour s as your church home. WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVIES are held Saturday at 4:30 pm, Sunday at 9 am & Wednesday at 6 pm. WILLIAMS PERSONAL SOUND SYSTEM is available from the ushers for those who have hearing impairments. RESTROOMS are located in the hallway between the staircase and the narthex. There are changing tables in these bathrooms. WORSHIP HELPS include hearing assist devices and large print bulletins. Please see an usher to use them. Also, if you are not able to come forward for communion, the communion servers would be glad to come to you in your pew. Please let an usher know you would prefer this. OUR MISSION IS: TO LOVE, SERVE, AND STRENGTHEN ALL PEOPLE IN HRIST JESUS. ELA Vision Statement laimed by God s grace for the sake of the world, we are a new creation through God s living Word by the power of the Holy Spirit; Gathered by God s grace for the sake of the world, we will live among God s faithful people, hear God s Word, and share hrist s supper; Sent by God s grace for the sake of the world, we will proclaim the good news of God in hrist through word and deed, serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus, and strive for justice and peace in all the world opyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #43101. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of hristian Education of the National ouncil of the hurches of hrist in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
December 24, 2018 hristmas Eve andlelight Worship WOV, Setting 5 Holy ommunion P=Pastor A=Assistant =ongregation *=Please Stand if Able Welcome to worship. We are glad you are here! PRELUDE WELOME *GATHERING AROL O ome, All Ye Faithful ELW 283 *HRISTMAS LIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATH Light all four blue candle hope, peace, joy, love, and the white hrist candle in the center. R1 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. R R 1 R2 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful ounselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth! Declare God s glory among the nations and God s wonders among all peoples! When have you been in darkness? Jesus brings light to you; Jesus is the brilliance of God s love for you, the light of your heart. Let us pray. God of salvation, as your great light burst into the world though the birth of your Son, Jesus, surround us now and always with the light of your love and salvation, in the name of hrist. Amen *AROL Angels We Have Heard On High ELW 289 FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 9:2 7 A A reading from Isaiah, the 9 th chapter. 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. 3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 1
4 For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5 For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful ounselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. A The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SPEIAL MUSI: 4:30 hoir SEOND LESSON: Titus 2:11-14 A A reading from Titus, the 2 nd chapter. 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, 12 training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are selfcontrolled, upright, and godly, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus hrist. 14 He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. A The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. *AROL (vs 1-2) O Little Town of Bethlehem ELW 279 *HRISTMAS GOSPEL 1: Luke 2:1 20 P The Gospel according to St. Luke, the 2 nd chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5 He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him 2
in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." 16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17 When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. P The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O hrist SPEIAL MUSI: 4:30 HILDREN'S MESSAGE SERMON 4:30 Pastor Pat Schutz 6:30 Pastor Jess Wakefield 4:30 Pastor Pat Schutz 6:30 Pastor Jess Wakefield *AROL Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ELW 270 *ONFESSION OF FAITH The Nicene reed A Let us confess our faith together using the words of the Nicene reed. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus hrist, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 3
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. OFFERING SPEIAL MUSI: 4:30 Dave & arol Finanger OFFERING AROL (vs 1, 3 at 6:30) What hild is This LBW 40 *OFFERTORY PRAYER A Let us pray. God with us: You came as a baby to the 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. Amen. THE SARAMENT OF OMMUNION INVITATION TO THE TABLE P Long ago, the glory of God in fire and cloud was so great that God said to Moses, You cannot see my face; for no one shall see me and live. To this day, no one has ever seen God. Yet, the astonishment of hristmas is this: Immanuel, God-with-us, was born and lived among us, face to face. In him we have seen God s glory full of grace and truth. Not only on a high mountain, but here at the Table, he has promised to meet us, in bread broken and cup poured out. From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.. *THE GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOG P The Lord be with you. And also with you. 4
P P Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFAE P reator God, we give you thanks and praise for the beauty of the earth in every season... Therefore we break forth together into singing: HOLY EUHARISTI PRAYER & WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE PROLAMATION OF THE MYSTERY OF THE FAITH P Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. hrist has died. hrist is risen. hrist will come again. THE LORD S PRAYER A Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: 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. INVITATION TO OMMUNION P Rejoice! hrist was born to save! All are welcome at the Lord s table. OMMUNION DISTRIBUTION ommunion will be distributed via intinction. We ask that you please take the wafer, dip it into the cup and consume both together. There are gluten free wafers available. There are also glasses of grape juice available instead of wine. *OMMUNION BLESSING P May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in God s grace. Amen. 5
*POST-OMMUNION PRAYER A All-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened our weary hearts with your peace. all us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the birth of your Son, Jesus hrist, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. *ANDLE-LIGHTING EREMONY The Light of the World has come into the world in Jesus. The light is passed throughout the congregation beginning from the hrist andle, which symbolizes the Light of hrist. (The Pastor s candle is lit off of the hrist andle, and the assisting ministers light their candles off of the Pastor s candle. The ushers will then pass down the aisles and bring the light to each row. The first person in the row lights their candle off of the usher s candle, the next person lights off of the first, and this continues in each row. Please do not tip the lit candles, rather tip the unlit candle into the lit one.) *AROL Silent Night, Holy Night! ELW 281 *BENEDITION P May hrist, who by his incarnation has filled us with grace and truth, give you peace this hristmas and always. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and the Holy Spirit bless you now and forever. Amen. AROL Joy to the World LBW 39 *DISMISSAL A A Glory to God in the highest! Peace to God s people on earth! Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Merry hristmas from Our Saviour s & First Presbyterian Families to Yours