A Liturgy for Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24, 2017 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Visitors As people made one in the waters of baptism, we believe our lives of faith are strengthened by diversity. We strive to be a community that welcomes all people. We celebrate God s unconditional love and respond joyfully to your presence here. All are welcome. You are welcome. Here are some notes about our congregation and our facility to help you feel at home among us. Nursery A staffed nursery is available for children from birth through age 5 on the sanctuary level down the hall past the drinking fountain. Please sign your child in and out of nursery care. Usually parents gather their children before communion so that they can come to the Table together. An usher will be glad to direct you. (If you prefer to have your child with you in worship, but are worried that they might disturb the service, we also have a crying room upstairs in the balcony. You will be able to hear and see most of the service there.) Restrooms are located on the sanctuary level just past the library. In addition to Men s and Women s rooms there is also a Family room with a changing table. Count Me In Form is that little slip of paper in your worship folder. We ask all worshipers to complete this each week. Special prayer requests may be made on the back of the form and if there are special sign ups you can do that on the back. Place it in the offering plate as it is circulated during the service. Grace Station is an outreach of the church office available every Sunday morning. Office Manager Christina Bogar (or a volunteer) is there to provide information about our church and to receive information such as address, phone or email changes, prayer requests and news about illness or hospitalizations. Current newsletters and program information are located there. Look for the check-in desk in the church gathering area. Check out the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church website at www.prlc.org for more information on our congregation, our ministries and many opportunities for service and study. You can also find us on Facebook! Just search for Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Community. Join us again! We worship every Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. and would be honored to have you join us for worship again, soon, and often. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ congregaon.
Pre-Service Music My Heart, Your Bethlehem David Gaines and Ruth Elaine Schram performed by the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Youth Choir I ll Give Him My Heart performed by Sarah Figaro Twas in the Moon of Wintertime ~ Huron Carol Gesu Bambino performed by Eliana Megargee performed by Katrina Hendrickson Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Jean de Brébeuf Pietro Yon
Gathering WELCOME AND INVOCATION PROCESSIONAL HYMN ELW #295 Of the Father s Love Begotten Stanzas 1, 2, & 3 Youth Choir Stanzas 4 & 5 Assembly
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. PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. (Silence) 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. Amen. Word HYMN ELW #283 LESSON: ISAIAH 9:2-7 O Come All Ye Faithful Stanzas 1 & 2 Assembly Stanza 3 Choir Stanza 4 Assembly ANTHEM Choristers, Cherub Choir, and Youth Choir Come, Ye People of Every Nation Dan R. Edwards
LESSON: LUKE 2: 1-7 The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. ANTHEM Choristers and Cherub Choir Shepherds Arise Dan R. Edwards LESSON: LUKE 2: 8-14 ANTHEM Youth Choir There Is Faint Music Words N. Buckley; Music D. Forrest GOSPEL: LUKE 2:15-20 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. HOMILY PROCESSION TO THE MANGER Lydia and Charlie Van Kley Away in a Manger Setting by Hal H. Hopson HYMN ELW #277 Away In a Manger Stanza 1 Cherub Choir Stanzas 2 & 3 Assembly PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Response: Hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Meal OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM Choristers, Cherub Choir, and Youth Choir In the Bleak Midwinter Text: Christina Rosetti; Music: Gustav Holst; Setting: Valerie Shields PROCESSION OF THE GIFTS ELW #269 Once in Royal David s City Stanza 1 Trio Stanzas 2, 3, 4 Assembly PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. 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. Blessed are you, Holy God, Creator of all and Source of life. At the birth of time your word brought light into the world. In the fullness of time, you sent Jesus, born of Mary, to shine in our darkness and to make us your daughters and sons. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
By your Holy Spirit bless us and this bread and cup, that, held and nourished by you, we may live as your children, shining with the light of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen. LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP Tonight we commune at stations across the front of the church. The bread is dipped into the red wine or white grape juice, or you may drink from the cup. Gluten-free bread is available. We welcome all who desire to receive the Lord s body and blood for the renewal of life to join us for Holy Communion. Please come forward at the direction of the ushers. Those who do not commune are invited and welcome to come forward for a blessing. HYMNS ELW #270 ELW #296 ELW #279 ELW #289 ELW #286 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing What Child Is This? O Little Town of Bethlehem Angels We Have Heard on High Your Little Ones, Dear Lord PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. (Silence) On this day, O God, you gave us Christ the Son to save us. As you sent the one foretold, send us now with good news for all people. Let the gladness of this feast have no end as we share with others the joy that fills us; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sending CANDLE LIGHTING During the singing of the following hymn please light the candle of the person next to you. HYMN ELW #281 Silent Night BLESSING May Christ, born of Mary, dwell in your hearts and lives this Christmas, and the blessing of God the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit be with you now and always. Amen. Go in peace. Christ is born! Thanks be to God. Candles are extinguished. HYMN ELW #267 Joy to the World Parts of the liturgy adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #36567. 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. Of the Father s Love Begotten. Text: Marcus Arelius Clemens Prudentius; Music:DIVINUM MYSTERIUM. Public Domain. Art 1994, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, art by Steve Erspamer, SM.
Participants in Tonight s Service Presider Bryon Hansen Preacher Anne Van Kley Assisting Minister Pam Gompf Lectors Malia Megargee Michael Huber Arno Pfaff Eucharistic Ministers Jill Yetman Mark Yetman Cup Bearer Patrick Meagher Youth Choir and Youth Choir Alumni Directed by Diane Figaro Children s Choirs Directed by Evelyn Hartwell Instrumentalists Martin Olson, Organist Phyllis Olson, Flute Karsten Hendrickson, clarinet Erik Fagerstrom, clarinet and percussion Karl Fagerstrom, percussion Acolytes Arno Pfaff Jack Bishop Ushers John Breen Rosalyn Breen Mike Bishop Steve Pfaff Carolyn Murphy
Christmas Decorations Given In Honor or In Memory of... Lucy Giles by her grandparents, Ken and Sally Doris and Elmer Twedt and Alice and by Dave and Cherri Rinn Elaine and Warren Bell Ellen Rossen Gary Filion Lois Stettner My parents, Margaret S. and Luther Bengtson by Doug Bell by Roberta Diesner by Les and Virginia by Judy Lee by Jane Bengtson Lois Stettner James and Esther Rost Anna Rost Lois Stettner Bill Nelson Jim and Noni Hartley Ray and Elizabeth Simpson Beloved family and friends Doris Gravrock Bernie, Edward, James, and Thomas by her husband by John and Deborah Rost by Mabel Rockness by Judy Nelson Hoffman by Jeff and Monica Hartley by Rod and Marilyn Hansen by Karen Peterson by Steve, Ruth, and Madison Duffy
Husband Orthos Huseby, daughter Katrina Huseby Ken Bjorgan Rev James Hunter Andreas D. Bolliger Marty and Gary Brakken Parents and Rosalyn s sister Elaine Moms: Phyllis McMaster and Fe Caceres Godmother: Jane Ann Sjordal Ben and Erin Joynes Our parents, Ellis and Muriel Werries and Herbert and Bonnie Johnson Sister Inga The Phinney Staff and Church Family Olaf Rockness Mary and Bill Bergstrom Jack Ellstrom Our parents, Bob and Lorraine Olson and Earl and Lea Lorraine Beth Ann and Valerie Bill and Orinne Jones Chuck and Lillian Huber Seth Grabo Winifred Nicholson Those in need Diane Lockhart by Lois Huseby by the family of Ken Bjorgan by his son Ted by his mother Ilse by Caroline Brakken by John and Rosalyn Breen by Leslie Caceres by the Georgeson Family by Dale and Cathy Werries by Randi Valdok by Rudy and Anna Steinhauser by Mabel Rockness by Ruth Moore by Shelly, Megan, Patrick, and Sarah by Jeff Lorraine and Sylvia Olson Lorraine by Jeff and Jill Hendrix by the Huber Family by Christina Bogar by Virginia Schafer by Ginger and Dean Glawe by Jill and Mark Yetman
Art, Anna, and Ronnie Komstadius Orion and Muriel Davids Bjarne Harestad and Harvey Rosenbloom Grandkids Larson and Kaarin Eng Emma, Ruth, and Cheryl Kathleen Stephenson, Gail Nelsen, Dorothy Tuvey, Elsie Schleiger, Louise Gray, Harriet Brakken, Robert Lyshol Randi Valdok, Donald and JoAnn Thuring, Steve and Janel Milliren, Elaine Burgwald, Valerie Shields, Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Margaret Sis Dakan, Aaron C. Maier Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Grandpa Don and Grandma Viv Art and Av Winder, Astrid Melver John and Matthew Nielsen Shirley, Norris, and Sharon Oines Paul Mockett Sr. Robert Lyshol and Sigurd and Mattea Holm My parents by Camille by Grandpa and Grandma Sandven by the Fagerstrom Family by Thomas Foster by Thomas Foster by Donna Linn by the Wressell Family by Nancy Winder and Margaret Dakan by Ruth and Emily by Paul and Barbara Mockett by Paul and Barbara Mockett by Birgit Lyshol by Bob Hofstatter
More Christmastime Worship at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Sunday, December 24 at 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Music Led by the Chancel Choir Sunday, December 24 at 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Festival Holy Communion The story of the Nativity from the Gospel of Luke is surrounded by candlelight and carols, echoing the words of the prophet: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. On them light has shined. Monday, December 25 at 11:00 a.m. The Nativity of Our Lord Service of Holy Communion
The Ministry Staff Bryon Hansen, Pastor pastor@prlc.org Anne Van Kley, Associate Pastor associatepastor@prlc.org Patrick Meagher, Minister of Outreach outreach@prlc.org Nancy Monelli, Children and Family Minister children@prlc.org Kirsten Olshausen, Parish Administrator administrator@prlc.org Tim Sullivan, CDC Director cdc@prlc.org Christina Bogar, Parish Communications and Office Manager office@prlc.org Pam Gompf, Vicar vicar@prlc.org Valerie Shields, Organist Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Chancel and Handbell Choirs Director Evelyn Hartwell, Children s Choir Director Diane Figaro, Gospel Choir and Youth Choir Director Ryan Wagner, Accompanist, Gospel Choir and Youth Choir Molly Chrisman, Angel Choir Director Dallas Cooper Anthony Nelson Custodians custodian@prlc.org Jannah Fitch Cally Nelson Vanessa Unti Nursery Care Bryant Williams, LYONS Director lyonsdirector@roaringlyons.org Our congregation participates with three other Lutheran churches in Seattle in a youth ministry organization called LYONS (Lutheran Youth of North Seattle). Telephone 206-706-5997, website roaringlyons.org. Our congregation also participates in a Lutheran counseling organization with congregations from across the Puget Sound area. Lutheran Counseling Network is a coalition of licensed pastoral counselors who provide therapy in a variety of settings for a variety of needs. One such office is located in our building, with Counselor Rosemary Raynaud providing therapy on an appointment basis. Learn more: check out Lutheran Counseling Network at www.lutherancounseling.net. You can also reach Rosemary by phone at 206-364-1046, ext. 3. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98103 206.783.2350 www.prlc.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30, Friday 8:30-12:30