Prelude Liz Nguyen & Priscilla Silver
Call To Worship P: Pastor C: Congregation
P: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
C: Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.
P: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
C: His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
P: Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things!
C: His right hand and holy arm have worked salvation for him.
P: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;
C: Break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
P: 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’ presences and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.
C: Amen!
Childrens Chat Russell Lackey
Special Music Becca Turner
“Away in a Manger”
Special Music Lance Denison
“O Holy Night”
Special Music Matt McKane
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” Arr. Jars of Clay
Reading
Luke 1:26-38 Jane Longino
Special Choir Music Chancel Choir
“Breath of Heaven” -Courtney “Air for Advent” -Bach/Fettke
“Awake! Sing Gloria” -Martin
Reading
Luke 1:39-56 Phil Koerner
Special Music Lisa Nau
“O Holy Night” -Adolph C. Adam
Reading
Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Russell Lackey
Sermon Title:
“For You”
The Nicene Creed
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; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man. 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He 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
Gathering Gifts of Thanksgiving
Special Music Tim Martinez
“Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child” arr. Mark Hayes
Prayers of the People Ken Keane
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
Benediction
Silent Night, Holy Night!
Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and Child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
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, Jesus, Lord, at your birth.
Silent night, holy night, Wondrous star, lend thy light;
With the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
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