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Silverdale Lutheran Church 11701 Ridgepoint Drive NW

Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 692-9263

Email: slc@silverdalelutheran.org Website: www.silverdalelutheran.org

Pastor Bill Crabtree Pastor Jonathan Sansgaard Pastor Paula Burchill

Marietta Nelson-Bittle: Intern Music Director Justin Cormier

First Sunday of Christmas December 29th, 2019

We have “Listen” ear pieces available for the hearing impaired-simply ask one of the ushers!

We have “Listen” ear pieces available for the hearing impaired-simply ask one of the ushers!

Confession and Forgiveness (please stand)

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who shines in glory, clothes us in compassion, and bears gifts of mercy for all.

C: Amen.

P: Let us confess our sins with confidence in God’s promise of forgiveness. C: God, wonderful counselor, we confess that we have turned from your

gifts and chosen our own way. We have not made room for you in our hearts or in our world. We have lived in fear; we have not welcomed the stranger; we desire gifts that will not endure. Forgive us our sins, known and unknown, and open us to receive the peace of Jesus dwelling in and among us. Amen.

(silence is kept for reflection)

P: God’s lovingkindness has appeared to us in Christ our Savior. We are saved, not by anything we have done, but by God’s mercy poured out on

us richly. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Through the Spirit living in you, God give you faith to trust Jesus, who is Love born for you, now and always.

C: Thanks Be to God!

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Gathering Song The First Noel

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Greeting

P: The grace and peace of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, be with you all. C: And also with you.

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Glory to God

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Prayer of the Day

L: Let us pray…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 the needy 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.

(please be seated)

Children’s Sermon-

THE WORD

First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6 1Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples;

but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you.

3Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

4Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to

you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be

carried on their nurses' arms. 5Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice,

because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you,

the wealth of the nations shall come to you.

6A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.

R: The Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

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Second Reading Ephesians 3:7-12 7Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him

R: The Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation

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R: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 2nd Chapter C: Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel Matthew 2:1-12 1In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." 3When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" 7Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." 9When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

R: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. (Please be seated)

Sermon Intern Marietta

Verse 1 Final Verse O little town of Bethlehem O holy Child of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Descend to us, we pray Above thy deep and dreamless sleep Cast out our sin and enter in The silent stars go by Be born to us today Yet in thy dark streets shineth We hear the Christmas angels The everlasting Light The great glad tidings tell The hopes and fears of all the years O come to us, abide with us Are met in thee tonight Our Lord Emmanuel O come to us, abide with us

Our Lord Emmanuel Silence for reflection, then please stand for the hymn

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Hymn of the Day We Three Kings

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Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen Prayers of the Church

P: Lord in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer.

Sharing of the Peace P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you.

(Please be seated)

Community Time-During this time we would like to welcome and introduce guests at SLC.

THE MEAL

The Offering (please sign and pass along the registration pad, returning it to the person who signed it first)

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Offertory Response

Offering Prayer L: Let us pray. C: Holy God, your beauty shines forth from the manger and your love flows from the cross. As you gather us around these signs of your love come among us, warm us to extend your care among the hungry and all in need. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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The Great Thanksgiving

P: It is indeed and salutary…we praise your name and join their unending

hymn:

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Words of Institution

Distribution All Baptized Christians are welcome to join with us in this meal where we believe

the true body and blood of Christ are really present. We commune by “Intinction.” As you are ushered forward, please kneel at the altar rails, extend your hand to receive the bread (or ask for a gluten free wafer), and dip it into either the red wine or white grape juice. You are also invited to remain at the altar rail for a brief time of prayer and meditation if you wish. Adults who do not receive the supper or children who have not received First Communion instruction are encouraged to come forward for a blessing.

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.

(Please be seated)

Lamb of God

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Communion Hymn Infant Holy Infant Lowly

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Lo How a Rose

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(Please stand) When all have returned to their seats:

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

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Prayer after Communion L: God of all creation, you have set before us an inheritance of

salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples. You have filled us with your goodness and peace. Use us that all might be satisfied with your abundance; through your only Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C: Amen. Blessing

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Sending Hymn Go Tell it on the Mountain

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Dismissal L: Go in peace. Share the good news. C: Thanks be to God!

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Worship Leaders for December 29th

December Altar Care: (8:30) Julie Harpel (11:00) Ann, Maddie & Evelyn Daly Liturgists: (8:30am) Unavailable (11am) Sue Shultz

Communion Assistants: (8:30am) Gary & Judi Blockhus, Ken & Linda Day (11am) Bud & Teresa Price, Ethyl Mae Nelson, Susan Mosby

Readers: (8:30am) Cindy Dodge (11am) Dawn-Marie Duarte Acolytes: (8:30am) Unavailable (11am) Unavailable

Next Week’s Readings: Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23 As you read the lesson, ask yourself two questions:

Why was this story told? Where do you see God at work?

Prayer and Care: Craig Adams and family in the death of his father, Cliff. Karen Arper and family in the death of her father. Linda Robert’s brother-in-law Jim Weisbrodt with advanced cancer. James Duncan, stress fracture in his leg.

Anticipating Surgery: Samantha Feiring, Tony Lyons (neuro-surgery on January 16th).

Recovering from illness/surgery: Dori Pitts (hip), Gene Gierke (pneumonia). Ellen Posadas (fall). Tiffany Paul awaiting biopsy results. Sean Hamrick (major foot surgery). Delaney Gallagher and Lynn Rupp (shoulder surgeries). Kevin Crane, (eye surgery).

Facing Cancer: Cathy Bohman, Elizabeth Domahidy, Angela Dice, Gary Ludwig, Dave Ryan, Jim McKelvy, Ron Maddux, Kathy Schaeffer, and Carol Wales.

Deployed & Military Support & their families: Paul Voigt, Jillian Radtke, Bradley Schaeffer, Aaron Gray, Rebecca Mackey, Eric Fromm, Megan Seawolf, Jared Cain, Andrew Catron, David Wooten and all their families.

Continued Prayer: Cliff Adams, Lucile Lampi, George Gillies, Peggy Grigg, Mary Huff, Ace Edwards, Hilma Bridges, Matt Ryan, Web Rhodes, Randy Fossum, Clara Barr, Marilyn Running, Cliff Adams, Fran Maeirt, Dave Hagen, Craig Messett, Linda Burt, Laura Gessner, Arlene Phillips, Jadon Sansgaard, Don Leonardy, John and Nancy Matronic, Jean & Bill Locke & Michael Klein.

Remembering all who are homebound or in ill health.