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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Trinity Lutheran Church—Yankton, SD

December 24, 2019

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PRELUDE:

4:00 Carol Settings Helmut Walcha

Christmas Joy Medley arr. by Gary Lanier

Britta, Josh and Ryan Stapish, strings

10:00 Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon, arr. for organ & piano by W.A. Goldsworthy

6:30 Please join us in singing; words are on screen.

Special Music by Handbell Choir: “Carol of the Bells” arr. by Kerry Boyce

“Stille, Stille, Stille” arr. by Martha Lynn Thompson

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPECIAL MUSIC:

4:00 O Holy Night (with Silent Night) arr. by Stephen DeCesare

Britta, Josh and Ryan Stapish

Opening Hymn #283, “O, Come, All Ye Faithful” (vs. 1 & 3)

GREETING

P: The Lord be with you

C: And also with you

CHRISTMAS DIALOGUE

P: Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall

be to all people.

C: The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.

P: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, Christ the

Lord.

C: Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given.

P: All authority is given to him in heaven and on earth.

C: And these are his names: Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God,

Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.

P: Let all heavenly angels sing his praises:

C: “Glory to God in the highest!”

P: Let the whole world join to swell in the angels’ song:

C: “And peace to God’s people on earth!”

#282 (vs. 1 and 4) . . . . “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”

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#279 (vs. 1 and 2) . . . . .“O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Prayer of the Day:

P: Let us pray, C: 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 only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and

the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC:

4:00 Special Music by Schiferl Family

10:00 Trinity Choir “When I Kneel at the Manger Tonight”

arr. by Mary Kay Beall

FIRST READING: Isaiah 9:2-7

SECOND READING: Titus 2:11-14

The Christmas Gospel and Carols

#275 (vs. 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Angels, from the Realms of Glory”

LUKE 2:1-7

#296 (vs. 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “What Child is This”

LUKE 2:8

#300 (vs. 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “The First Noel”

LUKE 2:9-11

#268 (vs. 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “From Heaven Above”

LUKE 2:12-14

#270 (vs. 1 and 2)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

LUKE: 2:15-16

#277 (vs. 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Away in a Manger”

LUKE 2:17-20

#289 (vs. 1 and 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Angels We Have Heard on High”

The Sermon — Pastor Jeff Otterman

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#267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Joy to the World”

OFFERING

4:00/10:00 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” Christopher Uehlein

6:30 “Hope was Born This Night”

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.

CHRISTMAS PREFACE

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER (traditional)

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 DISTRIBUTION

SPECIAL MUSIC:

4:00 “O Holy Night” Adolphe Adam

Vocalists: Jean Barkley, Jan Schiferl & Melanie Vlasman

6:30 “Come & Behold Him”

“Mary Did You Know?”

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POST-COMMUNION HYMN

(sung to the tune of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”) Oh, thank the Lord and sing His praise, what He has done proclaim!

Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear His name

Who leads His thankful people forth His promises to claim.

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy!

Lord, let Your servant go in peace, Your word has been fulfilled.

My eyes have seen the saving work which for the world You willed;

The glory of Your chosen race as Light for all revealed.

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,

Oh tidings of comfort and joy!

Oh, praise to God the Father, and praise to God the Son,

And praise to God the Spirit, most blessed Three in One.

As ‘twas, is now, and e’er shall be while endless ages run!

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy!

Lighting of the Candles

Hymn #281, “Silent Night”

THE BENEDICTION

Hymn #290, “Go Tell it on the Mountain”

POSTLUDE

4:00/10:00 “Dulci Jubilo” J. S. Bach

6:30 “It’s Christmas”

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Mark your calendar

Jan 19th - Trinity Annual Meeting /

Breakfast between services

Would you have time to help us? Trinity is in need of volunteers to help with ushering

and greeting at our services, as well as people to help video the

services.

As greeters, just a smile and a handshake can be so

inviting to people attending our services.

Our ushers add a valuable service in also welcoming

people, and helping with offerings and communion.

The video recorders are necessary to record services so

that those unable to attend may be able to view the services on

TV or on our website. We, of course, would provide training

for both the ushers and video recorders.

If you could find the time to help us, it would be such a

blessing to our church and, we believe, rewarding for you

as well. Please call the church office if you would like to

volunteer. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2020 Once again, it is time to elect new committee members

for the coming year. We pray that you will want to be a vital

part in the operation and planning of Trinity’s future. Please

consider how you may be able to lend your talents and

knowledge to the decisions we make as a church to further

enhance our growth within our church and community. Our

committees consist of : Deacons, Education, Endowment,

Evangelism, Stewardship, Trustees, and Youth and Family.

Please call the church office if you are interested in more

information on the responsibilities of the various committees.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

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A Heartfelt Thank You

With sincere gratitude we would like to express

how much we appreciate the efforts of all of

our volunteers. You have given your time and

talents through volunteering for Children’s Ministry

programs, funerals, Bach’s lunch, KOINONIA, recycling,

Prison ministry, Meals on Wheels, quilters, Prayer Shawl

Ministry, and our various boards. Please know how truly

blessed we feel for all that you have contributed to Trinity.

Contribution Envelopes

Contribution envelopes for the entire year of

2020 can be found in alphabetical order on the

west side of the sanctuary. Thank you for

saving Trinity the cost of postage by not

mailing them to you.

December Mission of the Month: “Food for Thought”

Yankton “Food For Thought “ provides food and nutritional education to school age children and their families. Two programs are utilized to support this mission There are over 380 sacks that are packed weekly and distributed to all of the grade schools, middle school, Sacred Heart school, and Headstart. We are currently serving over 125 families through the school food pantry. Our main focus is to capture working parents and high school aged students. Of the children we currently serve, we still feel that we are only reaching 1/3 of those categorized as below the poverty level. These statistics don’t include so many that are working and living check to check. Your donations feed the hungry kids right here in Yankton. Thank you for your consideration and for your contributions. Carla Hummel, “Yankton Food For Thought” President

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EDUCATION Pam Brockberg / pam.tlc@iw.net / Cell 660-7569

December

29 No Sunday school (Christmas break)

January

1 No Confirmation (Christmas break)

19 Milestone Ministry - Bibles presented to

2nd graders

22 Confirmation students packing Mercy Meals

26 2nd graders and parents meet to learn about their

new Bibles

Mercy Meals: The Confirmation students will be packing Mercy Meals

on Wednesday, January 22. The suggested donation is $20 per person

and there are currently 56 students. We are seeking donations to help us

cover the costs for the food and shipping. If you would like to help,

please make sure to designate your donation for Mercy Meals.

Thank you in advance!

Mercy Meals packages and ships highly nutritious, life-saving meals to starving and malnourished children in developing countries and the United States. Mercy Meals partners with Orphan Grain Train for transporting all of our meals to children in Haiti. Currently, these meals make a difference in the lives of 1200 children who attend the 6 schools

sponsored by Helping Hands for Haiti.

Thank you to Bob Neibergall for creating 300 faith chests for

Trinity’s Baptismal milestone. Bob has now retired from this

ministry. Thank you to Ron Joslin for building our current faith

chests for upcoming baptisms.

LO Summer Camp Registration for 2020 is now open!

High School students check out Peer Ministry camp at Outlaw

Ranch June 14-19, if interested contact me. Mark Your Calendars!

7th grade students, Confirmation camp will be June 21-26. I will

send you registration information soon! If your child is interested,

check out the website at losd.org and let me know which camp and dates work

best for your family. We will set the week based on majority preferences.

Want to be part of a great group having fun planning the educational

opportunities at Trinity? Join the Education Committee!

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In Loving Memory of: From: LaRaye Andersen Raymond & Verna Andersen Elmer & Hattie Pudwill Donald Anderson & son, Steven Dorothy Anderson & Family Bob Cabalka Linda Cabalka & Family Clayton Erickson & Roland Heins Warren, Pam, Chase & Kasey Erickson Dutch Erickson Charlotte Erickson, Rich & Lynette Erickson & Ron & Rhonda Erickson Robert, Norma & Scott Grosshuesch The Grosshuesch Family Earl & Joycelyn Herring Julie & Kelsey Grosshuesch Grandma Joyce Keiser and Joan Walsh Tracy, Larry, Nick, Jack & Max Raab Carolyn Larsen, Jim Larsen, Barney & Francis Rempt & Barrie Larsen & Family Walter & Mildred Larsen & Jennifer Kos & Family Larry Lewis Jim & Sherrie Wehrer & Family Louise Matthies Her Family Stacy Myers Bruce & Carol Myers and Bev Danielsen

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Thank you to those who are honoring their loved ones by beautifying the

sanctuary with poinsettias:

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Alois Novak Jeanette Novak and family Willie & Virginia Pederson Yvonne & Rodger Welsh Frank Potts Emma Lou Potts and Patty & Mark Hunhoff Melvin Rempfer Nancy, Jason, Lisa, Cory, & Kelsey Ernest, Mildred, Jodi, and Bill Ryken, Bond Boyd, and Duane, Lois, & Marilyn Sage Larry & Kathy Ryken & family Blaine “Bud” Sagmoe Judy Sagmoe & family David Sandstedt and Alice Covington J. Sandstedt John Stotz, Alvin Ackerman, Tom & Julie Stotz and & Alma Ackerman Carol Ackerman

In Honor of : The Ahlgrim & Erickson families Charlotte Erickson, Rich & Lynette Erickson & Ron & Rhonda Erickson Rct. Chase Erickson Warren, Pam & Kasey Erickson Ruby Stotz Tom & Julie Stotz and Carol Ackerman The Retirement of Pastor David Wildermuth & Bev Jeanette Novak & family The Retirement of Pastor David Wildermuth & Bev Nancy & Wendell Mortensen

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PRAISE GOD for these SERVANTS at Worship

4:00 p.m. Greeters: Larry & Tracy Raab Ushers: Jon & Michelle Baumann, Ron Briggs, Al & Deb Larson, Carolyn Kleinschmit, Nick, Jack, and Max Raab Acolytes: Taylor Hamburg

6:30 p.m.

Greeters: Jerry & Jan Menkens Ushers: Don Bottolfsen, Kyle Repp, and Julie & Tom Stotz Acolytes: Kelly Roth

10:00 p.m.

Greeters: Neil & Mary Ellen Bowes Ushers: Neil Bowes and Anne Witte Acolytes: Avery Anderson

Communion Prep: Dana Megard

November Income………. $ 42,690.10

November Expenses…….. $ 38,380.78

Year to date Income ……. $ 499,292.54

Year to date Expenses ….. $ 504,791.65

“God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use

them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of

blessings. Are you called to preach? Then preach as though God

himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others?

Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies, so that God

will be glorified through Jesus Christ - to him be glory and power

forever and ever. Amen”

1 Peter 4: 10-11

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This Week’s Opportunities

TUES: Dec. 24

4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Traditional Worship Service

6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Praise Team Worship Service

10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Traditional Worship Service

WEDS: Dec. 25

Christmas Day

Office is closed.

10:00 a.m. A Service of Carols for Christmas

THUR: Dec. 26

9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

10:00 a.m. MRT Group (Rooms 104 & 106)

12:00 p.m. Bible Study

3:00 p.m. MRT Group (Rooms 104 & 106)

FRI: Dec. 27

11:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels

1:00 p.m. Bible Study w/Pastor Kwen (Multi-Purpose Room)

SAT: Dec. 28

5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service

SUN: Dec. 29

8:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship/Adult Bible Study

10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Service