Christmas Day

GLORY OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

4040 Hwy 101 No. Plymouth, MN 55446

Church Office – 763-478-6031 Pastor Preus Cell – 763-438-2375

Pastor Fehrmann Cell – 612-940-1927

Pastor – Rev. Klemet Preus

Assistant Pastors for Missions: Rev. John Fehrmann

Visitation Pastor: Rev. Dean Weibel

Organist: Carla Claussen, Zelda Malo, Maddie Marshall & Sarah Miller

Adult Choir Director: Carla Claussen

Bell Choir Director: Brenda Richards

Music Coordinator: Zelda Malo

Children’s Bell Choir Director: Ellie Leimer

www.gloryofchrist.org

December 25, 2011

Welcome all in the name of Jesus, especially those who are worshiping for the first time with us. Please sign our guest book (make sure to indicate if you would like the Pastor to visit) and pick up a white visitor packet located under the visitor guest book in the Narthex and accept our invitation to worship with us again. Who should commune at the Altar of Glory of Christ Lutheran Church? According to the Scriptures and the Confessional statements of the church only those should commune who “have been examined and absolved” by the pastor. If you wish to commune for the first time at Glory of Christ please talk to the pastor before doing so. Holy Communion is the most intimate expression of Christian fellowship and

it is important to the members of Glory of Christ Lutheran Church that all who commune have a common understanding and commitment to the Gospel teachings of the Bible. Altar Flower Chart: The cost of the flowers is $30 per Sunday and you will be able to take your flowers home with you after services. Please clearly label your payment for flowers so it gets applied correctly. Janice Hartness is our flower coordinator. If you have any special requests please contact her at 763-355-5427 by the Wednesday prior. 2012 Altar Flower Chart is now up for sign ups. Sunday Schedule: Divine Service at 9:00 am followed by Bible class and Sunday school at 10:20. Saturday night services at 5:00 pm. There WILL be Service on December 31st. Mid Week Advent Services: 7:00 pm on December 21st. Christmas Eve Service Candle Light Service: 5:00 pm Christmas Day Divine Service: 9:00 am. There will be no Sunday school or Bible class. Wednesday morning 10:00 am Bible Class: There will not be class on December 28th. Compassion Circle will meet on January 9th at 1:00 pm. All are welcome. Joint Council/Elders meeting is scheduled for January 10th. The time and agenda will be provided later. November’s Treasurer’s Report is available and on the bookshelf in the Narthex. Remember in our Prayers: Diane Grothem (mother of Kelly Dorweiler), Ken Schweigher (step father of Becky Johnson), DaniJo Johnson (niece of Roger and Jana Hargreaves), Christopher Esget, Camryn Handberg (niece of Becky Johnson), Nathan Rudeen, Arlin Hitchcock, Idena Hagen, Loren Myhre (Julie Anderson’s father), Tom Haar (uncle of Lisa Paradis), Eldon Reinke (brother of LeRoy Reinke), Sarah Miller, Kelly Klukken (niece of Donna Niemi), Al Heeren (Andrea Heeren’s father in law), Harold Burmeister (father of Charlotte Smith), Eddie Walter, Romona Hjelle (sister of Pauline Hemingway), June Bulau, Nancy Wagner (aunt of Jay Petersen), Cecil Arnold (brother of Ellie Leimer), Sean Breininger, Tony Scharlau and Karen Brown (sister of Jean Small). SAVE THE DATE: Silent Auction, Saturday, April 28, 2012 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. The Compassion Circle would like to thank all those who helped contribute towards the needs and wishes, by bringing gifts and placing them under the Angle tree. The items will be brought over to "Home Free", a shelter for battered women, on Dec. 19th. We also brought them cookies from our Cookie pack this month. How wonderful it was to see a smile on the young mothers face with a Black and blue eye. This is one example of how the Compassion circle strives to continue our Lords work of helping the unfortunate in the world today! A big thanks to all!

2011/2012 Acolyte and Crucifer: The signup sheet is now available in the Narthex. Please sign up today. 2012 Offering Envelopes are now available for pick up. Please pick yours up in the Narthex. GOC is starting a Library: Please take a look at the list on the table in the Narthex. If you would like to purchase or donate a slightly used book please write your name on the master list.

Church Keys: If you currently have a church key and are not in a situation at this time where you need it please return your copy to Jo Ellen in the office. Thank you to all who baked and purchased items at the youth bake sale last Sunday. The sale generated $1,327.00 to go towards the Higher Things Conference in July. Serving this morning: Coffee: N/A Acolyte: Crucifier: Elders: Garry McCreary & Mark Swenson Ushers: Tim Beach Altar Guild: Cheryl McCreary & Susan Torkelson Offering Counters: Jeremy & Jill Eickhoff Bread Baker: Kelly Dorweiler Bread Deliverer: Janet Preus

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Serving next week: (January 1, 2012) Coffee: Jo Ellen Braun & Janel Koosman Acolyte: Elders: Ben Rolf & Carl Hartness Ushers: Jesse Huber & David Werts Altar Guild: Jill Larson & Gayle McGriff Offering Counters: Dave and Naomi Teske Bread Baker: Charlotte Smith Bread Deliverer: Craig Smith � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Last Week’s Attendance: Sunday 9:00 AM – 158 Saturday Night 16 TOTAL 174 Bibl Class 57 Advent (Dec 14th) 43

At Glory of Christ the pastor typically makes announcements after the service. So the service just starts at the

appropriate time without a specific welcome. (The welcome actually occurs in the service itself when the pastor says

“The Lord be with you” and the congregation responds.) To follow the service you should turn to the page indicated

at the top of your bulletin insert. This week the page is 184. Usually we simply work through the service interrupting

the process for the singing of hymns, certain prayers and the scripture readings. The prayers are usually printed in

the service folder as are the Scripture readings. Hymns are found in the latter half of the Service book. If you are

having troubling following the service you can ask someone nearby and they will help you. You can also comfort

yourself with the knowledge that almost everyone has a little trouble following the service the first time through. It

gets easier.

Christmas Day Divine Service, Setting Three (page 184)

December 25, 2011

Hymn #387 – “Joy to the World” Confession and Absolution - Page 184

SERVICE OF THE WORD (page 186)

Entrance Hymn #359 - “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” Vs 1 & 2 – Congregation Vs 3 – a capella in parts Vs 4 - Congregation Kyrie – page 186

Gloria In Excelsis – page 187 Collect: O God, You make this most holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that as we have known the mysteries of that Light on earth we may also come to the fullness of His joys in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:2–7

2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;

those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.

3You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy;

they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil.

4For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

5For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire.

6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;

and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end,

on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it

with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

Epistle Reading: Titus 2:11–14

11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1–14 1In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was

the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

8And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Apostles’ Creed – page 192

The Sermon Hymn #375 – “Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising”

Sermon

Offertory – Page 192

Offering

Prayers of the Church

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (page 194)

PREFACE – page 194

SANCTUS – page 195

LORD’S PRAYER – Spoken by All

PAX DOMINI – page 197

AGNUS DEI – page 198

Distribution Hymns: #361 – “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #368 – “Angels We Have Heard on High” #376 – “Once in Royals David’s City” Individual Prayer for after Communion: (It is suggested that you pray this in your pew after returning from the altar.) 1 O Jesus, blessèd Lord, to Thee

My heartfelt thanks forever be,

Who hast so lovingly bestowed

On me Thy body and Thy blood.

2 Break forth, my soul, for joy and say:

What wealth is come to me this day!

My Savior dwells within my heart:

How blessed am I! How good Thou art!

NUNC DIMITTIS – page 199 THANKSGIVING – page 200 SALUTATION and BENEDICAMUS – page 201 BENEDICTION – page 202 The Closing Hymn: #393 – “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”