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24, 2009 The 11:00pm Christmas
Eve
Prelude: "Still,
Still, Still"-
- Felicia Calhoun - Violin & Julie
Stapelman Piano Accompanist
Processional Hymn: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" - Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
Invocation & Prayer - Rev. Charles Neugebauer
Confession of Sins & Absolution - Rev. Charles Neugebauer
Hymn of Praise: "Joy to the World" - Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
Collect - Rev. Charles Neugebauer
- Mr. Hubert Dellinger
2 The people walking in
darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow
of death [a]
a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the
nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as men rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
4 For as in the day of
Midian's defeat,
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
5 Every warrior's boot
used in battle
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is
born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his
shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, [b]
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of
his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David's throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.
- Isaiah 9:2 Or land of darkness
- Isaiah 9:6 Or Wonderful, Counselor
Epistle: Titus 2:11-14 ( NIV)
- Mr. Hubert Dellinger
11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Gospel Procession: "O Come All Ye Faithful" - Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 (NIV)
- Rev. Charles Neugebauer
The Birth of Jesus
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13Suddenly a great
company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in
the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his
favor rests."
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
- Luke 2:11 Or Messiah. "The Christ" (Greek) and "the Messiah" (Hebrew) both mean "the Anointed One"; also in verse 26.
Gospel Recession: "Sing Choir of Angels" - Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
Hymn of the Day: "Angels We Have Heard on High" - Congregation / Justin Zagel & Pete Wofford - Trumpeters & Michella Novy - Organist
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Message "And The Word Became Flesh" |
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Rev. Mark Goble |
Offerings: "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella"
- Kitty Kosman - Flutist &
Julie Stapelman Piano Accompanist
Offertory: "Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising" - Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
Prayers of the Church:
- Rev. Charles Neugebauer
Proper Preface: - Rev. Charles Neugebauer
Sanctus: "Angels From the Realms of Glory": - Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
Lord's Prayer:
- Rev. Charles Neugebauer & Congregation
Words of Institution: Rev. Charles Neugebauer
Distribution: "Jesus Christ
the Apple Tree"
- Sarah, Jenny Will Wofford - Trio
Distribution Hymns: Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
Hymn:
"Stille Nacht"
Caroline Johnson & Rev. Al Boysen - Duo
Candle Lighting:
- Rev. Mark Goble
Hymn: "Silent Night"
- Congregation / Kitty Kosman - Flutist / Chuck Neugebauer - Guitarist
Closing Prayers: - Rev. Mark Goble
Benediction - Rev. Mark Goble
Recessional Hymn: "Angels We Have Heard on High" - Congregation & Michella Novy - Organist
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