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Christmas Eve

7 PM Service December 24, 2023

GATHERING

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Ringing of the Bell

(Please Stand)

Hymn #283 “O Come All Ye Faithful”

Christmas Proclamation and Greeting

P: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light,

C: The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.

P: Those who dwelt in the land of deep darkness, on them light has shined.

C: We have beheld his glory, glory as of the only son from the Father.

P: To us a child is born, to us a son is given.

C: In him was life, and the life was the light of all people.

L: The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

C: And also with you.

L: Glory to God in the highest,

C: and peace to God’s people on earth.

Hymn of Praise #270 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

L: Let us pray

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 Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

WORD

First Reading Isaiah 9: 2—7 Pg.1072

R: Word of God, Word of life. C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm Psalm 96 Pg. 934

Refrain:

PS. 96: 1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.

PS. 96: 2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

Refrain:

PS. 96: 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

PS. 96: 4 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

Refrain:

PS. 96: 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

PS. 96: 6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

Refrain:

PS. 96: 11 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.

PS. 96: 12 Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.

PS. 96: 13 Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to

judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness

Refrain:

Second Reading: Titus 2: 11—14 Pg. 1859

R: Word of God, Word of life. C: Thanks be to God.

Special Music “Mary Did You Know” Cindy Riffe

(Please rise for the Gospel.)

After the Gospel is announced, we sing

The Gospel according to Luke, the second chapter.

Gospel Reading Luke 2: 1—20 Pg. 1590

After the reading of the Gospel, we sing

(Please be seated)

Sermon Rev. Kristine Franke Hill

(Please Stand)

Hymn # 296 “What Child is This”

L: Together with the whole church, we confess our faith:

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,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary

and became truly human.

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,*

who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who

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.

The Prayers

L: . . . Hear us, O God

C: Your mercy is great.

Sharing of the Peace

L: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you!

L: You may share the peace with one another.

Offering

Offering Hymn # 277 “Away in the Manger”

Please stand as the last verse is sung and the offering is brought forward.

L: Let us pray.

All: God our provider, by your merciful hand abundance springs up from the earth. Receive and bless these gifts of your own bounty. Let them be a sign of your steadfast love and faithfulness for all people, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

MEAL

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise. . . We praise your name and join their un-ending hymn:

Eucharistic Prayer

P: Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:

Blessed are you for the birth of creation.

Blessed are you in the darkness and the light.

Blessed are you for the promise to your people.

Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams.

Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will.

Blessed are you for your Son, Jesus, the Word made flesh.

In the night in which he was betrayed,

our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;

broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:

Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,

and gave it for all to drink, saying:

This cup is the new covenant in my blood,

shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us full of grace and truth.

We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection.

We look with hope for his coming.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal.

May your Word take flesh in us.

Awaken your people.

Fill us with your light.

Bring the gift of peace on earth.

Come, Holy Spirit.

All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate, Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

P: Remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray…

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.

Invitation to Communion

Communion Hymns

Hymn # 276 “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”

Hymn # 275 “Angels From the Realms of Glory”

Blessing

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

Prayer after Communion

P: Let us pray, Generous God, in bread and cup you have revealed your glory for all people to see together. Nourished by this meal, send us out to proclaim your good news of liberation and release, brought to birth in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Sharing of the Blessing of Light

P: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

C: We have seen his glory,

P: Glory as of the only Son from God, the Father;

C: full of grace and truth.

P: In him was life

C: And the life was the light of all people.

As candles are lighted, Silent Night is played.

When all candles are lit, the congregation sings Silent Night.

Silent Night

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin, mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild,