Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church

ORDER OF SERVICE

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2019

9:00 am *denotes to stand

The Prelude The Welcome and Announcements *The Call To Worship P: Did you see in that stable? Did you see? C: A universe contained in a moment. Infinity bounded by time. P: Did you see in that manager? Did you see? C: An Immortal embodied in a mortal baby. Glory enfolded by human frailty P: Did you see in those arms? Did you see? C: The Untouchable clasped in human hands. Divinity embraced by humanity. P: This is the mystery! This is the glory! This is Christmas! C: A baby born. A child given. Christ Jesus, God with us. The Word became flesh at Christmas! *The Hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ELW #283 vs 1 & 4 *The Prayer of the Day (Unison) Almighty God, you gave us your only Son to take on our human nature and to illumine the world with your light. By your grace adopt us as your children and enlighten us with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The Hymn “When Christmas Morn is Dawning” (See Insert) vs 1 & 2 The First Reading Isaiah 52:7-10

The Hymn “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” ELW #272 vs 1 & 2

The Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-5

The Special Music “Chime In-Advent & Christmas” Trinity Bells

Arr: John A. Behnke

*The Gospel Acclamation C: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. (sung) *The Christmas Gospel John 1:1-14 P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. (sung) The Children’s Message and Sermon The Hymn of the Day: “The First Noel” ELW #300 vs 1 & 2 *The Christmas Creed

By the grace granted to me by God, I believe.

I believe in God the Father, Creator of all things, who sent His Son as my Savior. I believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, announced by angels, worshiped by the Wise Men, who lived to suffer, die, and rise again, to free me from sin, death and the power of the devil. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who has brought me to faith in the Christ and by whose continuous work in my heart I am ever led to lay before the feet of Christ my worship, my life, my love; to live under Him as my King, both now and forevermore. Amen.

*The Prayers of the People Gathered with all who seek the Christ child, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need. Loving God, you come among us in Christ Jesus. Grant to your whole church the humility to recognize our sinfulness, and direct us to work toward unity. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Lord of all the earth, all of creation rejoices in you. Endow us with wisdom to care for all that you have made as we give thanks for the beautiful intricacy of your creative work. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. O Lord, you love mercy and justice. Grant to the leaders of all nations good judgment that leads them to work for justice, peace, and equality for all. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Merciful God, you promise to be with us always. Make your comforting presence known to new parents, families, those who live alone, those who are sick, those who are hungry, and all who grieve (especially)...Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Into your gracious hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

The Offering & Offertory (Tune: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”) ELW# 279

*The Offertory Prayer (in unison)

God of goodness and love; as the Heavenly Host sang of your glory, accept what we bring you as our offerings of praise. Our response is in gratitude for the hope of new life we receive in Christ Jesus. Amen The Preface Adeste Fideles Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And with you his servant. Pastor: O come, let us lift our hearts unto the Lord. People: With hearts uplifted Thanks to him we render; With joy we come before Him, In gratefulness implore Him,

With thankful hearts adore Him evermore!

The Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution The Lord's Prayer (sung to Malotte) Distribution of Holy Communion by Intinction

*The Blessing

*The Christmas Benediction P: Jesus is the promised Savior, born of Mary. May his birth

among us renew your hope. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.

C: Amen *The Sending Hymn “Go Tell it on the Mountain” ELW # 290

* The Dismissal P: See! It is Christmas morn again; the hope of the world is

born again; C: The nations can see the dawn again; new light and new

life is come. P: The Babe in the manger’s here again, driving out hate and

fear again; C: The Godhead is drawing near again; calling the peoples

home. Thanks be to God!

Our worship is over.....our service begins

May the Precious Infant Savior,

Bring you hope and joy anew,

And may the blessings of His love

Be yours a lifetime through

9:00 am Christmas Day Service: Scripture Reader Becky Skorik

Liturgy reproduced from SundaysandSeasons.com. Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Songs used with permission via CCLI License #988516.