Good News of Great Joy! Grace Lutheran Church December 17, 2017 11 am Contemporary Worship Third Sunday of Advent
Gathering Music & Welcome Good News of Great Joy Led by Grace Place Kids Processional Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful ELW #283 Sleepy Donkey Song Preschool 2 SCENE 1 THE PROPHECY OF ISAIAH Hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel Congregation SCENE 2 THE ANNUNCIATION O come, O come, Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem Congregation 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.
SCENE 3 THE ARRIVAL IN BETHLEHEM Away in a Manger Kindergarten SCENE 4 THE SHEPHERDS Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Second Grade Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High ELW #289 Verse 1 Fifth Grade Verses 2 & 3 Congregation The Friendly Beasts Third Grade SCENE 5 THE ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS Mary, Mary First Grade 3
SCENE 6 THE THREE KINGS Hymn We Three Kings Congregation We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. Refrain: Hymn Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright; westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light. Silent Night verse 1 SCS students; verses 2-3 Congregation 1. Silent night, holy night! 2. Silent night, holy night! all is calm, all is bright Shepherds quake at the sight; round yon virgin mother and child. glories stream from heaven afar, Holy Infant, so tender and mild, heav nly hosts sing, alleluia! sleep in heavenly peace, Christ, the Savior is born! 3. 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. 4
Prayer Hymn Joy to the World ELW #267 During the hymn the children recess to their classrooms. Offering Communion Announcements Blessing & Sending Pageant Coordinator Kristin Thomas Grace Place Director Rebecca Simms Music Coordinator Janet Kings Chimes Director Scott Jensen Ushers: Linda Bennett, Luke Grummitt, Kendrik Hobbs, Ben Mathis, Mae Mathis, Zoe Mathis Communion Assistants: Olivia Janik, Hailey Rosicky, Denise Rosicky, Tyler Simms A big Thank You to our many parent helpers all those serving at today s special service and reception. the custodial crew for all the extras. Special thanks to the Grace Place leaders for their hard work and dedication to sharing the love of Jesus throughout the year. Our children are truly blessed to have these committed individuals teaching them God's Word each week. 5
Good News of Great Joy Cast of Characters Angel Gabriel Lyla Replin Mary Joseph Innkeeper Innkeeper Shepherd Shepherd Shepherd Angel of Lord King King Jessica Rulich Andy Mose Matthew Holum Katie Coyne Luke Polich Jack Hannon Vaughn Roessle Julia Schwartz Harmony Lisowski Katie Coyne God bless you and your family during this holy season as we wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus The True Light. 6
December 17 Good News of Great Joy Service led by Grace Place December 21 Blue Christmas Service A service of healing 11:00am 7:00pm DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Family Worship 3:00pm Led by Grace Praise Band featuring carols with a contemporary flair Family Worship 4:30pm Featuring traditional carols Candlelight Worship 7:30pm & 10:00pm Festive celebration of the birth of our Lord, featuring choirs, instrumentalists and traditional hymns & carols Sunday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 10:00am 7
Order a POINSETTIA PLANT in honor or memory of loved ones or in celebration of blessings. Complete the Flower Order form and include $15 cash or check. Today is the last day to order! 2018 offering envelopes are ready for pickup in Fellowship Hall This year s special Advent offering benefits the Lutheran Church in the Holy Land Come and Grow with Us New Member Orientation January 29 & February 5 7:00-8:15 pm Register online or email Karen Janik at k.janik@gracelg.org. Blue Christmas A Service of Hope for the Holidays Thursday December 21 7:00pm Your generosity is changing lives www.gracelg.org/give for remembering Grace in your year-end giving. NEW Church Photo Directory Sign up NOW to schedule your professional photography session Photo Sessions January 2-13 ONLINE at www.gracelg.org BY PHONE 708-352-0730 IN PERSON at the Welcome Center Grace Lutheran Preschool 15 months to 6 years 708-352-0737 www.gracelutheranpreschool-lg.org Volunteers Needed If you can help out with Christmas Eve/Christmas Day services, please email k.janik@gracelg.org or j.kings@gracelg.org 8 200 NORTH CATHERINE LA GRANGE IL 708.352.0730 www.gracelutheran-lg.org