Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ!

Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ! We thank God that you have joined us this morning for worship. If you are visiting with us, we thank God you are here and pray our worship together will be a mutual blessing. If you are looking for a church home, we hope Abiding Savior can meet your needs. Please introduce yourself to one of the Pastors. We ask both members and visitors to kindly fill out attendance cards and pass them to the center aisle. The ushers will gather them during the Sermon Hymn which follows the Children s Message. Feel free to add a prayer request for the Pastor to include in the congregational prayer. We love children here at Abiding Savior. Parents are encouraged to sit in the front pews so that young children can see what is happening during worship. If you should want to make use of our cry room or nursery, please ask one of our ushers for directions. Ministers Rev. Dr. Thomas Rogers... Senior Pastor Rev. Glenn Lucas... Associate Pastor Rev. Richard Schumm, Emeritus... Assistant to the Pastors Mrs. Donna Lucas... Principal Pam Howard... Preschool Director Chris Rogers... Music Director & Organist Kyle Salesky.Director of Family and Youth Ministries Hank Hellfeld... Deacon Call Us Church Office... (949) 830-1460 School Office... (949) 830-1461 Preschool Office... (949) 837-4292 On the Web... www.abidingsavior.com facebook.com/abidingsaviorlakeforest @abidingsavior @aslc_youth

Worship Service of Word and Song First Sunday after Christmas Sunday, January 1, 2017 10:00 a.m. WELCOME Please stand. OPENING CONGREGATIONAL SONG Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him Born the king of angels: Refrain Refrain: O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Highest, most holy, Light of Light eternal, Born of a virgin, a mortal He comes; Son of the Father Now in flesh appearing! Refrain Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God In the highest: Refrain Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory giv n! Word of the Father Now in flesh appearing! Refrain Text: John F. Wade, c. 1711-86; tr. Frederick Oakeley, 1802-80, alt.; Tune: John F. Wade, c. 1711-86; setting: The Hymnal 1940 LSB 379 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #100012189 INVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Worshippers are invited to kneel for the Confession and Absolution. Those who desire not to kneel may sit or stand. Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Pastor: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. 2

Pastor: Since we are gathered to hear God s Word and call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people, let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING NUMBERS 6:22-27 27 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them. Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. CONGREGATIONAL SONG Refrain: Midnight Clear (Love Song) It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old. From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold. Peace on the earth good will to men From heaven s all gracious King. The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. (Oh) Glory to God in the highest Glory to God evermore. Good news great joy for all! Melody breaks through the silence: Christ the Savior is born! Jesus the love song of God. Jesus the love song of God. Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heavenly music floats through all the weary world; And man at war with man, hears not the love song which they bring. O hush the noise and cease the strife and hear the angels sing. Refrain 3

It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old. From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold. Words by Edmund Hamilton Sears, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash & Jonas Myrin Music by Richard Storrs Willis, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash & Jonas Myrin All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI #7050418 EPISTLE READING GALATIANS 3:23-29 29 Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ s, then you are Abraham s offspring, heirs according to promise. Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. HOLY GOSPEL We stand for the Holy Gospel: Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the second chapter. Glory to You, O Lord. UKE 2:21 LUKE READING OF HOLY GOSP OSPEL And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ. What Child Is This What Child is this, who laid to rest on Mary s lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? CONGREGATIONAL SONG This, this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing! Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh. Come peasant, king, to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone Him. Raise, raise a song on high! The virgin sings her lullaby. Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the Babe, the Son of Mary! 4

This, this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing! Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary. Nails, spears shall pierce Him through. The cross He bore for me, for you. Hail, hail the Word made flesh: the Babe, the Son of Mary. Words by William Chatterton Dix & Chris Tomlin Music Trad. English Melody Greensleeves & Chris Tomlin All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI #7050422 SERMON REV EV. TOM ROGERS APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. GARING OF OUR TIS AND OFFERINGS God doesn t need our money, but in His grace He gives us the privilege to be stewards of everything He has entrusted to our care. We can do more together than separately. As one body in Christ, our congregation has agreed to offer our first fruits to support ministries and missions that enable us to communicate Christ s love to everyone, everywhere; and our love for Him. Your sacrificial gift enables this holy work. CONGREGATIONAL MUSICAL OFFERING Agnus Dei Alleluia, alleluia, for our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, alleluia, for our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, Holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb. You are holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb, Amen. Alleluia, alleluia, for our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, alleluia, for our Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, Holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb. You are holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb. You are holy. 5

Holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb. You are holy. Holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb. Amen. Words & Music by Michael W. Smith Copyright 1990 Sony/ATV Milene Music All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI #626713 PRAYERS LORD ORD S PRAYER Our Father who art in i 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 f evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION As Lutheran communicants, we believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in this holy supper. Be mindful of the words of St. Paul: Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. (1 Corinthians 11:28) Are you truly sorry for your sins? Do you believe your sins are forgiven because Jesus died for them? Do you believe that Jesus gives you His own body and blood in the sacrament as a seal of that forgiveness? Do you have the sincere intent to do better in living the Christian life? Then come, and receive assurance and strength from Jesus. NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with grape juice wine for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or who, for personal reasons, wish to abstain from wine. Also we have gluten-free communion wafers available for those who need them. They are in the small plastic containers on the wafer trays (patens). The empty plastic containers may be placed in the bags with the used communion cups. WORDS OF INSTITUTION Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is my body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. PEACE Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. 6

DISTRIBUTION SONGS Hark The Herald Angels Sing / King Of Heaven Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Hail, the heav n-born Prince of Peace! Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Refrain: King of heaven, come down; King of heaven, come now; Let Your glory reign, shining like the day; King of heaven, come; King of heaven, rise up, Who can stand against us; You are strong to save, In Your mighty name, King of heaven, come. Christ, by highest heav n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as Man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel! Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Refrain King of heaven, come; King of heaven, come. Words by Charles Wesley Music by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Paul Baloche & Jason Ingram All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI #7019799 You Are You are holy. You are faithful. You are Savior. You are friend. You are all I ll ever need, Lord, You are. You are ev ry question s answer. You are ev ry reason why. You are moving. You are still, Lord, You are. Refrain: You are the Lord on high. You are the way, the truth, the life. You are the Word made flesh, You are the bright Morning Star, You are. 7

You are Glory. Hallelujah! You are hope of peace on earth. You are Alpha and Omega, You are. You are comfort. You are refuge. You are love personified. You are kindness and compassion. You are. Refrain: You are the Lord on high. You are the way, the truth, the life. You are the Word made flesh, You are the bright Morning Star, You are. You are my God and my King. You are the words that I sing. You are the reason I make this offering. Sing 3 times. You are the Lord on high. You are the way, the truth, the life. You are the Word made flesh, You are the bright Morning Star. And You are the Word made flesh. You are the bright Morning Star; You are. You are my God and my King, You are the words that I sing. You are the reason I make this offering. You are my God and my King, You are the words that I sing. You are the reason I make this offering. Words & Music by Mark Roach 2005 Dayspring Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved. CCLI #4387343 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit; one God, now and forever. Amen. BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen! CLOSING SONG Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy) Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev ry heart prepare Him room And heav n and nature sing, And heav n and nature sing, And heav n, and heav n and nature sing. 8

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. Refrain: Joy, unspeakable joy! An overflowing well; No tongue can tell! Joy, unspeakable joy! It rises in my soul, never lets me go! He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Refrain Words by Isaac Watts, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash & Matt Gilder Music by George Frederic Handel, Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash & Matt Gilder All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI #5607039 Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! 9