Serve the Lord, serve the congregation!

January through March Worship Servant Sign-up is now available! Please consider volunteering to usher, read, acolyte, Lay Minister, etc. for an upcoming service. To sign up in person,* please see the roster in the sanctuary hallway, or use Sign-Up Genius at your convenience by using this link,

https://bit.ly/2PZvrKJ or the QR code.

*There are sign-up sheets located on the literature display rack out-side the sanctuary. You are welcome to fill one out and drop it in the offering plate during service. The Board of Worship Support (BOWS) will update the Sign-Up Genius and the bulletin board for you.

Bethany Lutheran’s Worship Servants

Christmas Eve Serving Today

7:30 p.m. Service Lay Liturgist: Rob Hodge Lay Minister: TBD Ushers: The Jays Acolyte: TBD Crucifer: Caleb Jay Reader: Randy Lucas Music: Bethany Singers, Allelu Singers, Praise Ringers, Brass, Flute, & Guitar Nursery: TBD Stewards: The Fryes

Christmas Day Serving Tomorrow 10:00 a.m. Service

Lay Liturgist: Bob Busch Lay Minister: Steve Stephens Ushers: TBD TBD Acolyte: Lily Jagow Crucifer: TBD Reader: Darren Jay Music: Bethany Singers, Brass, & Flute Nursery: TBD Stewards: The Schmicks

Upcoming

Holiday Services

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25 10:00 a.m. Festival Worship

w/ Holy Communion

Carol Sing Sunday, December 29

10:00 a.m. Worship

Watch Night Tuesday, December 31 Beginning at 9:00 p.m.

Epiphany (Observed)

Sunday, January 5 10:00 a.m. Worship with

Holy Communion

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Instrumental Contributions

Director of Music/Organist:

Linda T. Hemphill

Brass Ensemble

Susan Rider, trumpet Mike Jensen, trumpet Sarah Soisson, horn

Russell Sharp, trombone Flute Lindsay Hemphill Guitar

Milton Hahn

WELCOME, especially to our guests! PLEASE SIGN the Record of Fellowship pad during the Offering. (The pads are located at each end of the aisle. Please pass the pad to fellow worshippers as needed.) First-time visitors are asked to include their ad-dress, e-mail, and phone number.

ALL THE NEWS OF BETHANY IN A WEEKLY E-MAIL—THE BETHANY E-NEWS! Contact Ellen Meyer (eastellen@aol.com or 703-402-2683) to be included!

PLEASE NOTE: Bethany’s worship services are streamed live online.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Wednesday by 12:00 noon of each week.

LARGE-PRINT worship services are available from the ushers.

CHILD CARE (for children age four and under) is available in the Nursery (near the church entrance).

FIRST-TIME VISITORS are invited to stop by our Visitors’ Table in the church hallway. Gather more information about Bethany, our activities, and the Lutheran Church. Give us your feedback about your worship experience with the Bethany family!

Christmas Eve Candlelight December 24, 2019

Christmas Eve is a night where the ordinary is conse-

crated and set apart to be the holy vessels of God’s

coming. The night sky, a stable and a family are set

apart for divine purposes. How does God visit us on

this holy night and how do we continue to serve and

worship the Christ child?

Don’t Forget the

Bethany Breadbasket! Bethany Lutheran has proudly been serving the community through its donations to United Community Ministries for many years. We have started our third year of recording.

Please see the gray line for this year’s comparison.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

With November's Thanksgiving Food Drive, we donated 267 pounds, which is the most food Bethany has ever collected in one month for the past 25 months!! In just the first month of

this year, we've achieved 24% of year 1 and 23% of year 2!

Sermon Notes

Bethany Lutheran Church

2501 Beacon Hill Road

Alexandria, VA 22306

Rev. Andrew W. Jagow

Pastor

Rev. Joseph Davis

Mission Pastor

Olivia Taylor

Preschool Director

Linda Hemphill

Director of Music

Kimberly Savage

Administrative Secretary

Telephone Numbers: Office: 703/765 - 8255

Fax: 703/765 -0307

Preschool: 703/765 - 8687

Web site:

www.bethany-lcms.org

www.blps-tots.com

E-mail: PASTOR@bethany-lcms.org

PRESCHOOL@bethany- lcms.org

OFFICE@bethany-lcms.org

The Bethany family—

growing in faith

and serving others.

Music of the Nativity

Congregation and Choirs (see next page)

"Once in Royal David's City" arr. Willcocks

Bethany & Allelu Singers “A Wondrous Birth”

Pote

Allelu Singers “Shepherds , Arise!”

Edwards

Bethany Singers “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”

arr. Raney

Epiphany January 5, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

Join us for our first service in 2020 as we celebrate the Twelfth Day of Christmas!

Text: © 1973 Openbook Publishers. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110005315

“Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light”

Poinsettia Dedications & Sponsors Thank you to those families who chose to sponsor poinsettias for the altar this

Christmas Season. Please find listed below the names and dedications of each sponsor. Poinsettias can be picked up tomorrow after the 10:00 a.m. Christmas

Festival Service.

Sponsors Randy and Cindy Lucas

Lindsay and Linda Hemphill “in loving memory of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. John O. Taxis and David Lloyd Taxis”

Monique Butcher

“Dedicated to my mother , Eartha ” Tanisha Robinson

“In loving memory of Mike and thanksgiving for Ike.” The Jay Family

The Taylor Family

“Dedicated to Alma & Gus and their wonder at Christmastime & Dedicated to my Grandma Barbara who LOVED Christmas”

The Meyer Family Elizabeth Burke & Andy & Lexi Bodendorf

“dedicated to James Burke & Brice & Margery Bodendorf” Brad and Terry Frye

The Hahn Family

“dedicated to Rose Marie Christiansen” Chris and Stacey Blevins

Morty Paulus

“in loving memory of her husband, Jeff Paulus” The Patterson Family

“In memory of Thomas Patterson” The Vetter Family

“In memory of William R. Vetter, Sr. & W. Rusty Vetter, Jr.”

Bethany Announcements

Welcome, Visitors Welcome to Bethany Lutheran Church during this joyous Christmas

Season! We are happy to have you and would like you to feel welcome! If you are visiting today and would like to receive a call or visit from the Pastor or a senior member of the church, please feel free to contact the

church office by phone at 703-765-8255 or e-mail at office@bethany-LCMS.org.

Choir Opportunities for Adult and Children!

The 'Second Season' for the Choirs of Bethany begins on January 2, when Bethany Singers resume their two-

Session weekly rehearsals. Allelu Singers', King's Ring-ers', and Praise Ringers' rehearsals resume on Monday,

January 6. All rehearsals occur in Adult Ed. #3.

Children who are just turning 5 (and we have some 'older 4's' in choir now!) are invited to give Allelu

Singers a try. King's Ringers welcome children from ages 6-12 (older 5's can give it a try, too!)! Praise

Ringers are happy to see teens and adults! Same goes for Bethany Singers!

Have questions? Talk to current choir members, or see Linda or Lindsay!

It's a new year for music at Bethany!

COMMUNITY WATCH NIGHT

SERVICE

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Bethany’s Christ for All Nations 2501 Beacon Hill Road

Alexandria, Virginia 22306

Community Watch Night Service

Join Bethany’s Christ for All Nations (CFAN) and the community for their annual New Year’s Eve Service as they usher in 2020 with wor-

ship and prayer and give thanks for God’s blessings in 2019!

Christmas Carol Sing December 29th, 10:00 a.m.

Come enjoy the songs of the Season one last time during our Christmas Carol Sing Service before we enter into the New Year!

GRATE PATROL

New 2020 Sign-up now available!

The next opportunity to serve is Saturday, January 11th, assisting with the delivery/distribution of the food and street evange-

lism in DC.

To sign up go to: https://bit.ly/2OK0RW7

or scan the QR Code to the left.

Contact George or Mary B. Stoll (703/799-1755, geostoll@aol.com) for more information.

Bethany Choirs

2020 Offering Envelopes are available on the table in the Narthex

Envelopes for 2020 are now available for pick-up. If you would like to stop receiving paper envelopes or you don’t currently have any and would like to be added, please contact Kim Savage, Bethany’s Financial Secretary, at

office@bethany-lcms.org to make your request.

Prayer List New Petitions December 24, 2019 The family of David Kolleh (Daniel Fortune’s brother)-who passed away in Liberia last week.

The family of Debbie Mallelieu (former member and Preschool teacher)- who passed away. The Family of Isaac Manyongor (Aletha Davis’ brother in Liberia)- passed away suddenly. The family of Morris Hutchinson (Pastor Davis & Aletha’s son in Liberia)- passed away suddenly. Suah Harris—recovering from surgery to add a new port for her dialysis treatments.

Alfredo (friend of the church)-that he passes his citizenship test today.

Amen Emmanuel—that her knee heals quickly after a fall last week. Tallie Littrell (Lorraine Slattery’s daughter)-diagnosed with severe sleep apnea.

Petitions for Shut-ins/Long-term Illnesses and Injuries Betty King, Gerald Corbin , Tracy Scott, John Burnell, Roberta McAllister, Rose Marie Christensen, Terry Frye, Marilyn Collins, Liz Grega, Stephen Carlin, Sandra Edmonds (Richard Perkins’ sister),

Herb Bruch HOSPICE CARE— Ouida Gutwald (Rick Gutwald’s mother) and the families and caretakers of all

those in hospice care. Recovering from Recent Surgeries/Procedures

Daniel O’Rourke (former member)-recovering from a successful brain surgery and open heart surgery to replace a mechanical heart valve. Cynthia Hudson (relative of John Michaud’s daughter) recovering from acute pancreatitis.

Lee Gutwald-prayers for a speedy recovery from recent back surgery.

Laura Kracke (Kimberly Savage’s aunt) -still in hospital, some improvements with chemo.

Lisa Wall (Darren Jay’s friend) - hospitalized. Robert Busch (Bob Busch’s father) - prayers for a speedy recovery from recent back surgery. Elaine Williams (friend of Lorraine Slattery) - back to work, continued prayers for healing. Don Thompson (longtime friend of Lorraine Slattery)- improvement; continued prayers. Helen Pence (friend of Lorraine Slattery) - preparing for surgery. Diane Schneider – strength and healing while doing physical therapy. Jim Moreland (Randy Lucas’ friend)-recovering at home; thanksgiving for a successful surgery.

Petitions for Cancer Patients Taylor Bond (grand niece of Brad, Terry, & Sally Frye) - diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma; chemo treatments started. Bennie Smith (member of Tom Bolick’s parents’ church) - prayer for a speedy and full recovery. Beth Mize (mother of Rev. Gavin Mize, pastor at Tom Bolick’s parents’ church) - needs second surgery to completely remove cancerous thyroid on both sides. . Elena Butterfield (friend of John-Louis Michaud and his family) -undergoing treatment. Tom Klima (father of a former Preschool student)-has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Bill Kovatch (former Bethany member)-fighting cancer; prayers for comfort and healing. David Behrens (a friend of Scott Williamson and Rebecca Mebane) - recently had a re- appearance of lung cancer after surgery and treatments in 2017/18. James Slattery (Lorraine Slattery’s brother) - continuing chemo. Paula Primozic (cousin of Claire Kunkle and Stacey Blevins)-being treated for bladder cancer. Regina Schneider (Diane Schneider’s cousin) - undergoing intense radiation treatments.

Sarah King (Tom Bolick’s colleague) - cancer. Gay Eibey (friend of Diane Schneider) - cancer treatment. Willem White (young cousin of Joel Schmick) - B-cell leukemia.

Petitions for Health Issues Matthew Crim (Alex & Jake Crim’s Uncle) -hospitalized for mental health issues Fanny (Patty Paredes’—preschool teacher—sister)-prayers for recovery and healing as well as

strength for Patty and Gladys as they comfort and encourage her through her illness. Adrienne Evertson (Lorraine Slattery’s friend) - healing for health issues. Paul Webb (Jenny Schmick’s father) - released from the hospital; prayers for a diagnosis. Tim Britton (Lorraine Slattery’s cousin) - diagnosis & treatment for year-long mystery illness. Rita Timm (friend of Rick Gutwald) - recovering from a stroke that paralyzed her left side; prayers of healing and comfort for her and her family. Bob Hoag (Duncan Hoag’s uncle) -hospitalized for serious ailments, including kidney failure. Rose Mebane (Rebecca Mebane's mother)-diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Fiona Carolan (friend of the Busch Family)-has had a second reoccurrence of Hodgkin's Disease. Georgine Denham (Joyce Pukas’ sister) - degenerative health issues. Kathy Kesner (Jenny Schmick’s sister) - having multiple health issues. Nick Sottler (friend of Steve and Hope Stephens) - later-stage leukemia. Matt Ballard—continued healing from previous procedures. Nate Taylor (Ryan Taylor’s brother) -continued healing from a stroke and cancer surgery. Blaine Meche (friend of the Busch’s) - hospice care for early-onset dementia. Khudabakhish and Maryam Emmanuel (Younis Emmanuel’s parents) - health issues. Mary Ehlers (Mark Ehlers’ mother) - prayers for continued recovery from pneumonia.

General Petitions Angeline Lim and family (a former member of Bethany) Becky Thompson (a Mom’s Day Out teacher)-whose father has been admitted into memory care. Amanda & Will Donavan (Joel and Jenny Schmick’s daughter and son-in-law) -prayers as they

anticipate the arrival of their first child in mid-March. JB Hitchcock (Lorraine Slattery’s son) - continued success at Virginia Tech. Kelly Bolick (Tom Bolick’s cousin) -prayers for guidance and mercy with his legal struggles. Peggy (friend of Claire Kunkle) - dealing with depression and family issues. Alan Shaw (a former member at Bethany)-in his Vicarage year at Concordia Seminary. Tracy McGowan (a colleague of Tom Bolick)- prayers that the Lord will open her eyes to His love and mercy and strengthen her and her mother for the challenges ahead. Megan McKinney's Friend - is struggling with depression and anxiety. Hunter, Payton, and family — prayers for family unity and fruitful therapy. All Americans living overseas– the Lord’s protection from the violent unrest in the Middle East.

Maria Lohmeyer, Military personnel & civilian workers world-wide Persecuted & incarcerated fellow Christians.

✠Bethany’s ministers & ministries ✠Peace in the world ✠Our nation & its leaders ✠ ✠Our police and firefighters ✠✠Those suffering because of natural disasters ✠

✠The children of the world ✠ Please update your prayer requests with the Church Office.

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“Once in Royal David’s City”

Lexi Bodendorf: 1. Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed; Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

Allelu Singers: 2. He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor, and mean, and lowly, Lived on earth our Savior holy.

Allelu Singers & Bethany Singers Women: 3. And through all his wondrous childhood

He would honor and obey, Love, and watch the lowly maiden, In whose gentle arms he lay; Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as he.

Bethany Singers Men: 4. For he is our childhood’s pattern, Day by day like us he grew, He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew; And he feeleth for our sadness, And he shareth in our gladness.

Bethany Singers: 5. And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love, For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above; And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone.

All: 6. Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see him but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high; Where like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around.

(Music of the Nativity continues-see inside cover for more information)

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Service of Light Stand

Processional Hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful” arr. Moklebust

(Please stand to face the Processional Cross.) Praise Ringers, Choirs, Brass, Organ

1. Oh, come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant!

Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem;

Come and behold him Born the king of angels:

Oh, come, let us adore him, Oh, come, let us adore him,

Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

2. The highest, most holy, Light of light eternal,

Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes;

Son of the Father Now in flesh appearing!

Oh, come, let us adore him, Oh, come, let us adore him,

Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

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(Interlude)

(Women)

3. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,

Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

(All) Glory to God in the highest:

Oh, come, let us adore him, Oh, come, let us adore him,

Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning;

Jesus to thee be glory giv’n!

Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing!

Oh, come, let us adore him, Oh, come, let us adore him,

Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Thanksgiving for Light - Christmas Eve

L Eternal God,

who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of your one true light:

bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth, to see the radiance of your

heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen.

Anthem (Bethany Singers) “I Offer My Heart” Miller

Introit Ps. 2:1–2, 4–6; antiphon: Liturgical Text

L When all was still, and it was midnight,

your almighty Word, O Lord, descended from the royal throne.

C Why do the nations rage

and the peoples plot in vain?

L The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together,

against the LORD and against his anointed.

C He who sits in the heavens laughs;

the Lord holds them in derision.

L Then he will speak to them in his wrath,

and terrify them in his fury, saying,

C “As for me, I have set my King

on Zion, my holy hill.”

Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning,

is now, and will be forever. Amen.

L When all was still, and it was midnight,

your almighty Word, O Lord, descended from the royal throne.

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Carol “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” LSB 366

Readings Old Testament Reading Isaiah 9:2–7 R The Old Testament Reading is from Isaiah, the ninth chapter.

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.

You 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.

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For 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.

For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult

and every garment rolled in blood

will be burned as fuel for the fire.

For 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.

Of 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.

R This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Anthem (Praise Ringers) “Away in a Manger” arr. Raney

Epistle Reading Titus 2:11-14

R A reading from Titus, chapter 2.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce

ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the

present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and

Savior Jesus Christ, who 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.

R This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

[Note that the introduction for the next carol is very short –please follow the choir.]

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Carol “On Christmas Night All Christians Sing” LSB 377

Stand

Holy Gospel Luke 2:1–14

P The Holy Gospel, according to Luke, the second chapter.

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be

registered, each to his own town. And 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, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And

while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And 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.

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock

by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around

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them, and they were filled with fear. And 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. For unto you is born this day in the

city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a

baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the

angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to You, O Christ.

P In many and various ways, God spoke to His people of old by the prophets.

C But now in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son.

Carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” LSB 368

Sermon

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Carol “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light” LSB 378

(See insert)

Offering (Lindsay Hemphill, Flute) “Mary, Did You Know?” arr. Raney

Offertory “O Holy Night” Adolphe Adam

Verse 1

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining.

It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining,

'til He appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices,

for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Prayer Kneel/Stand

Litany LSB 249

The congregation’s response may begin just as the leader’s petition ends so that the word

“Lord” is sung simultaneously by both leader and congregation.

L For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the

unity of all, let us pray to the Lord:

(refrain 1)

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine! O night when Christ was born!

O night! O holy night, O night divine!

(refrain 2)

Christ is the Lord! Oh, praise His name forever!

His power and glory evermore proclaim!

His power and glory evermore proclaim!

Verse 2

Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother,

and in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we!

Let all within us praise His holy name!

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C Lord, have mercy.

L For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the

Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For [names of synodical and district presidents], for all pastors in Christ, for all servants of

the Church, and for all the people, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For [name of president or monarch], for all public servants, for the government and those

who protect us, that they may be upheld and strengthened in every good deed, let us pray to

the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For those who work to bring peace, justice, health, and protection in this and every place,

let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For those who bring offerings, those who do good works in this congregation, those who

toil, those who sing, and all the people here present who await from the Lord great and

abundant mercy, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For favorable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times,

let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and need, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L For . . . [additional bids for prayer may be inserted here] . . . let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

The prayers then continue:

Silence for individual prayer may follow.

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Collect For Peace

L O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us,

Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey

Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may

live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns

with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lord's Prayer LSB 251

L Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises, we are bold to pray:

C 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.

Special Reading (Rich Perkins) “A Soldier's Christmas” Schmidt

Stand

Christmas Eve Candle Service Individual candles are lit.

Carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” LSB 363 sts. 1–3, 1g

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!

Alles schläft, einsam wacht German Verse

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Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar.

Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,

Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh,

Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh.

Christmas Eve Collect

P 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.

C Amen.

Benedicamus LSB 252

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Benediction LSB 252

Individual candles are extinguished

Carol “Joy to the World” arr. Moklebust

(Please stand to face the Processional Cross.) (Praise Ringers, Brass, Organ, Congregation)

1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare Him room,

And Heaven and nature sing,

And Heaven and nature sing,

And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

2. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!

Let men their songs employ;

While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains

Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

Postlude “Carol Medley”

Acknowledgments

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible,

English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good

News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2018 Concordia Publishing House.

3. No more let sins and sorrows grow,

Nor thorns infest the ground;

He comes to make His blessings flow

Far as the curse is found,

Far as the curse is found,

Far as, far as, the curse is found.

(Instrumental interlude between verses)

4. He rules the world with truth and grace,

And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness,

And wonders of His love,

And wonders of His love,

And wonders, wonders, of His love.