December 24, 2018-5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Eve Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy Communion Setting Three P Pastor L Leader C Congregation ( ) Indicates appropriate times to make the sign of the cross as a reminder of our Baptism. It is not obligatory to do so. Gathering Prelude to Christmas Noel X: Grand Jeu et Duo Louis-Claude Daquin Congregational Hymn 294 In the Bleak Midwinter CRANHAM What Child Is This Richard Purvis Congregational Hymn 282 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear CAROL Welcome Hymn of Preparation 269 Once in Royal David s City IRBY stanza 1: choir; stanzas 2-4: choir and congregation Lighting the Christ Candle L We light these candles as a sign of the coming light of Christ. C In Christ there is life and light for all people. L Now lift up your heads and rejoice: C your redeemer is drawing near. L Prepare the way of the Holy One! C All flesh will see the salvation of God. L Christ has come to baptize us C with the Holy Spirit and with fire. L The Mighty One has done great things for us; C holy is the name of God. L Behold, there is good news of great joy for all people: C to us is born a Savior, the Messiah. L Glory to God in the highest, C and peace to God s people on earth! At the organ introduction to the hymn, the congregation may stand. At the Procession, Hymn 283 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES Greeting P The grace, truth, and light of Christ be with you all. C And also with you. The congregation may be seated.
Anthem of Praise Gaudete Robert J. Batastini Gaudete, Christus est natus ex Maria virgine, gaudete. Gentle Mary laid her child lowly in a manger; there he lay, the undefiled, to the world a stranger. Such a babe in such a place, can he be the Savior? Ask the saved of all the race who have found his favor. Angels sand about his birth, wise men sought and found him; heaven s star shown brightly forth, glory all around him. Son of God, of humble birth, beautiful the story; praise his name in all the earth, hail the King of glory! Prayer of the Day P Let us pray: Almighty God, You made this holy night shine with the brightness of true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus presence, and in the last day waken to the brightness of his glory; through Your only Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Word Lesson pew Bible p. 555 Isaiah 9:2-7 Young readers Adventure Bible p. 808 Here We Stand Bible p. 1107 L Word of God, word of life. C Thanks be to God. The congregation may stand. Gospel Acclamation, Hymn 289 Angels We Have Heard on High stanzas 1-2 Gospel pew Bible p. 832 Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Young readers Adventure Bible p. 1195 Here We Stand Bible p. 1699 before the Gospel P The holy gospel according to Luke, the second chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. following the Gospel P The gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. Gospel Acclamation, Hymn 289 Angels We Have Heard on High stanza 3 The congregation may be seated. At 5 and 7 p.m., children ages 4 years through 3rd grade are invited to attend the children's sermon. Ages 4 to kindergarten meet in room 115; 1st through 3rd grade in room 111. Sermon Pastor Jim Graeser The congregation may stand. At 5 and 7 p.m., children will return from the children s sermon. Hymn of the Day 267 Joy to the World ANTIOCH 2
Nicene Creed C 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 Christ, 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. 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. As a community of believers, we stand as one and confess our faith. Peace P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. We make peace with God and each other before coming to the Lord s table. The congregation may be seated. Offering Meal We give back to God out of the abundance with which He has blessed us. For many years, a special Christmas Offering has been taken for ministries supported by King of Glory. This year the Church in Society committee has designated the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day offerings be divided among the following organizations: ELCA Disaster Response, Texas Ramps, Upbring. Offering envelopes may be found in the pew racks. Checks should be made out to King of Glory with Christmas Offering in the memo. Anthem He Whom Joyous Shepherds Praised Gerald Near He whom joyous shepherds praised, when the angel s song was raised bidding them be not amazed, Heaven s all-glorious King is born. He whom sages, westward faring, myrrh and gold and incense bearing, worshipped, bowing low before him, reigns as King this happy morn. Now rejoice with Jesus mother; praise her newborn Son, our brother; Angels vie with one another, praising him beyond the sky. Sing to Christ, the King who reigneth, yet of Mary manhood gaineth, born our God; let us adore him: glory be to God on high. 3
The congregation may stand. Response Prayer P Let us pray: Holy God, your beauty shines forth from the manger and your love flows from the cross. As you gather us around these signs of your love come among us, warm us to extend your care among the hungry and all in need. In Jesus name we pray. Great Thanksgiving We prepare our hearts and minds to receive Christ. 4
Sanctus P It is indeed right, out duty, and our joy we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Words of Institution With these words, the pastor consecrates the elements for Holy Communion. P Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: C Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. P With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming. C Come, Lord Jesus. P Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth. C Come, Holy Spirit. P All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate, Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever. Lord s Prayer C 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. The congregation may be seated. Agnus Dei 5
Distribution of Communion At King of Glory we welcome all who believe Jesus Christ is present for and with us in the bread and wine. Ushers will guide you forward to a station: take a wafer (gluten-free can be requested) and dip in the wine or white grape juice. Children and adults not communing are invited to come forward for a word of blessing. Open hands show you wish to receive communion; folded hands show you want a blessing. For those unable to come forward, please let an usher know for us to bring the sacrament to you. Music during Communion Anthem Puer Natus est Nobis Cristóbal de Morales Puer natus est et filius datus est nobis: Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis, Alleluia. Verbum caro factum est, et habitavit in nobis. Alleluia. A boy is born to us, and a son is given: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men good will, Alleluia. Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. Alleluia. Hymn 277 Away in a Manger Hymn 279 O Little Town of Bethlehem AWAY IN A MANGER ST. LOUIS The congregation may stand. As the light comes to you, please dip your unlit candle towards the flame. Silent Night STILLE NACHT Christmas Prayer Sending Benediction P May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and abundant life. P May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and strength. P May the Word that angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to our world. P And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. As we extinguish our candles, may the light of Christ continue to burn in our hearts. Just as we began, we end worship in the Name of the Triune God. 6
Sending Hymn 270 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN Dismissal P Go in peace. Share the joy of Christ. C Thanks be to God! We are sent into the world, loving one another as Christ first loved us. Closing Voluntary Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella Keith Chapman, arr. SERVING TONIGHT Pastor Jim Graeser 5:00 7:00 9:00 Sandy Weissinger, reader Mike Peasley, reader Mark Brenden, reader Samantha Howard, acolyte Rebecca Arnold, acolyte The Brenden family, Advent Candles Natalie Weissinger, crucifer Sarah Hornung, crucifer The Smith family, Advent Candles The Macy family, Advent Candles The King of Glory Choir Michael Shake, organ Portions of the liturgy are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Other liturgical aids are from Sundays and Seasons 2011 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission. Advent Wreath liturgy Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 7