New Year Worship Preston Meadow Lutheran Church, Plano, Texas December 31, 2017 10:00 a.m. Good morning and welcome to worship! Today, on this last day of the year, we gather to celebrate the birth of hope in the gift of Jesus. He is God with us, Emmanuel! As we stand at the end of one year and prepare to enter the new year, we do so with the gift of God before, above, and with us through the presence of Jesus. May your new year be filled with joy as you share in Christ s mission of grace for God s world! Happy New Year! Hearing assistance devices are available for your use. Please notify an usher if you would like a unit. Please silence your cell phones. Prelude GOD GATHERS US Gathering Carol 2
Confession Forgiveness P Blessed be the Holy One of Israel, the Word made flesh, the Power of the Most High, + one God, now and forever. C Amen. P Gathered in the name of Jesus, let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor. Silence for reflection and self examination. P Gracious God, C in Christ Jesus you come 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. Amen. P I bring you good news of great joy for all the people: To you is born a Savior, Christ the Lord. Your sins are forgiven in + Jesus name. C Amen. 3
Carol Greeting P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. 4
Prayer of the Day P Let us pray. O Lord God, you know that we cannot place our trust in our own powers. As you protected the infant Jesus, so defend us and all in need from harm and adversity, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. The Story of Christmas according to the Gospel of Matthew First Part Matthew 1: 18 25 Pew Bible p. 807 After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God. 5
Second Part Matthew 2: 1 9 Pew Bible p. 807 After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God. 6
Third Part Matthew 2: 10 15 Pew Bible p. 808 After the Reading, the People say, Thanks Be to God. Homily Pastor Kate Knutson Please stand. Hymn of the Day 7
Profession of Faith P C Grounded in our trust of Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we profess our faith: We are not alone, we live in God s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God s presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. Prayers of Intercession Please kneel as you are able. After each petition: A C The Peace Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace. 8
Worship, Connect, Grow Serve Opportunities: Tag 3 Please take the time to sign our Welcome to our Worship booklet found at the end of each pew so we may record your time with us today. If you are new to our community, we d like to know where you live so we might have the chance to be neighborly. We re glad you re with us today! Offering Hymn Creator of the Stars of Night by High Street Hymns Creator of the stars of night, your peopleʹs everlasting light, O Christ, Redeemer of us all, we pray you hear us when we call. Come, oh come, Come, oh come, Come, oh come, to us When this old world drew on toward night, you came; but not in splendor bright, not as a monarch, but the child of Mary, blessed mother mild. Come, oh come, Come, oh come, Come, oh come, to us At your great name, O Jesus, now, all knees must bend, all hearts must bow: all things on earth with one accord, like those in heavʹn, shall call you Lord. Come, oh come, Come, oh come, Come, oh come, to us Come, oh come, Come, oh come, Come, oh come, to us 2009 5PM Records. Words: Anonymous, 7th Century. Music and additional words by Alex Mejias 9
Offering Prayer A Let us pray. Good and loving God, C we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who came among the poor to bring the riches of your grace. As you have blessed us with your gifts, let them be a blessing for others, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AT THE TABLE The Great Thanksgiving P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise. P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy...and join their unending hymn: P Holy God, Creator of all and Source of life...both now and forever. C Amen. 10
P Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, we pray the prayer Jesus gave us: Lord s Prayer C 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. Please be seated. Communion At Preston Meadow Lutheran, our communion table is open. That means that you don t have to be a member of PMLC to commune, or even a Lutheran. We welcome children of all ages to this favorite meal of the church because we know that we come at Jesus invitation to receive his free gift of grace. Parents, if your children are not yet communing, encourage them to fold their arms over their chests to receive a blessing. If you are communing, simply open your hands and bread will be given to you. Cups with white grape juice are located in the center of the trays; gluten free wafers are available on request. Come and enjoy the free gifts of God! 11
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Table Blessing P May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C Amen. Please stand. Sending Prayer INTO THE WORLD A Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, C that in this bread and cup of Christ s very life, you give us food for our journey. As you led the magi by a star, as you brought the holy family home again, guide us on the way unfolding before us. Wherever we go, may our lives proclaim good news of great joy in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessing P May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and abundant life. C Amen. P May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and strength. C Amen. P May the Word that angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to our world. C Amen. P And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. C Amen. 14
Sending Hymn Dismissal A Go in peace. Christ is with you. Happy New Year! C Thanks be to God. Postlude Used by permission under copyrights: GIA Publishing, Inc., license no. 8077; Augsburg Fortress license no. 10240 S; CCLI license no. 2221727 & OneLicense.net license# A 705394 15
Worship Leaders Preacher: Pastor Kate Knutson Presider: Pastoral Intern Tony Katko Assisting Minister: Carol Ann Kiner Lector: David Howerton Organist: Anne Abercrombie Ushers: Roger & Bibs Toney Nick Hultgren Larry & Hildy Katzung Jon Johnson Rod Kelm Jack & Debbie Smith Theresa St. Gil Assistant Head Usher: Steve Bargmann & Allen Gray Atrium Greeters: Travis & Stacy Volk Altar Care: Sandy Mashigian & Lynn Thompson Bread Baker: Sonja Jasper Pastors: Rev. Paul Mussachio, Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Jackie Linden Schade, Pastor for Congregational Care Rev. Kate Knutson, Pastor for Family Ministries Tony Katko, Pastoral Intern 6801 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75024 972.618.2233 www.pmlc.org 16