Prelude:
Welcome Pastor Wesley
Grace Lutheran Church, Upland, CA
Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Lay Participants 4:00
Sound: John Holmgren
Lector: Ryan Thom
Ushers: Darlene Thom
Communion Server: Joey Christenson
Children’s Choir:Charles Menke Rebecca Menke Paxton Menke Alan Menke Sophie Menke Grace Morton Katherine Morton, Grace Macias, Noella Macias and Ronin Atkinson
Acolytes: Austin and Kammy Thom
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Lay Participants 11:00
Sound: John Holmgren
Lector: Ingrid Thom
Ushers: Jerry and Ingrid Uhler
Communion Server: Loretta Estu
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Covid 19 Safety Protocol: The California Department of Health recommends wearing a mask while indoors.
Prayer request: please fill out the card and give to the usher during hymn of the day
Unsupervised cry room with live feed of service available in the preschool.
ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS POR EL BAUTISMO Paxton Menke
Bendita sea la Santísima Trinidad,
☩ un solo Dios,
la fuente de agua viva,
la roca que nos dio vida,
nuestra luz y nuestra salvación.
Amén.
Quien preside se dirige a la asamblea.
Unidos a Cristo en las aguas del bautismo, estamos revestidos con la misericordia y el perdón de Dios. Demos gracias por el don del bautismo.
El agua puede ser vertida en la fuente mientras que quien preside da gracias a Dios.
Te damos gracias, oh Dios, porque en el principio tú nos creaste a tu imagen, y nos colocaste en un jardín con corrientes de agua. En el desierto, tú prometiste agua abundante para el sediento, y nos diste agua de la roca. Cuando no sabíamos el camino, tú nos enviaste al Buen Pastor para que nos llevara a aguas de reposo. En la cruz, tú nos lavaste desde el costado herido de Jesús, y en este día, tú nos riegas nuevamente con el agua de vida.
Te alabamos por tu salvación por medio del agua, por el agua en esta fuente, y por todas las aguas en todas partes.
Se pueden nombrar cuerpos de agua de su región.
Lávanos en tu perdón, gracia, y amor. Satisface al sediento, y danos la vida que sólo tú puedes dar.
A ti sea dado el honor y la alabanza por Jesucristo, nuestra agua viviente, en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, ahora y siempre.
Amén.
Processional Children Choir
Gathering Hymn O Come All Ye FaithfulChildren Choir & Congregation
1 O come, all ye faithful,
joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come and behold him,
born the king of angels:
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O 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! Refrain
3 Sing, choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God
in the highest: Refrain
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: Refrain
Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Hymn of Praise Angels We Have Heard on High
Prayer of the Day
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.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
2The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
3You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
4For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
5For all the boots of the tramping warriors
and all the garments rolled in blood
shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
6For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Song 4:00pm Mary Did You Know [Children Names…]
11:00pm I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve ELW 271
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
11The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, 12training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, 13while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel according to Luke 2:1-20
Glory to you Oh Lord.
1In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth 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 heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
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15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.]
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon Pastor
Hymn of the Day
Apostles’ Creed Assisting Minister (Lector)
With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
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 Intercession* Assisting Minister (Lector)
With wonder and thanksgiving for Christ’s coming into the world, we pray for the church, the life of the earth, and the whole human family.
A brief silence.
Your infinite love is born to us this night. With choirs of angels the church proclaims the good news. Send us out as messengers of the hope that has come to all people. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
You are pleased to dwell with your creatures and the whole earth sings for joy. Renew the splendor of creation from the smallest cell to the widest galaxies. Guide us to be wise stewards of your gifts for the sake of generations to come. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Your authority is over the nations. Break the rod of oppression in every land and free all people from fear. Bring peace where there is war, compassion where there is suffering, and healing where there is disease (regions in crisis may be named). God of grace,
hear our prayer.
You cherish those who are most vulnerable. Protect infants and children, and bless those who care for them. Watch over women giving birth, attend the dying, and relieve any who are in pain (especially). Shelter refugee families and those who have no home. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Your lovingkindness embraces everyone in need. Help any for whom this season is lonely or joyless. Comfort those among us, or known to us, who are experiencing distress of body or mind, missing loved ones, or grieving (especially). God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered. Pastor
12/18
Ryan for health, peace and healing, from Dad.
Ome, good and fast recovery. From the Menke’s
Sandra , very sick from AS.
Aurora safe travels to and from Idaho, from the Uhlers.
Family of Robyn, she died last week, from Loretta
Gracie, she is sick, from Katherine.
Bob and Karla M., healing from cancer, successful CAR T therapy.
Mary Ann M. for healing in her legs
12/11
Arianna’s mother battling cancer. From the Uhlers
Reina to be safe and come home
Marian M. having knee replacement surgery
Jerry H. having basil cell surgery
Mirthita my daughter, she is sick – hands and arms, from her mother Lydia.
Samuel, Luciana, Saul, Yessica, Sheyla, Gabriel, and Shirley
Barbara Dinger
Peace Family on the passing of Max.
Please pray for Cristie Fish, mother of preschooler Becca. Cristie is fighting cancer and is undergoing surgery Thursday, 12/1 ,morning. We pray for healing, strength and remission!
You welcome those who have died into the joyous light of glory. We give thanks for the saints of every time and place who have praised you with lives of faith and humility. Inspire us by their example to love you by serving others. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Pondering the mystery of eternal love made flesh in Christ Jesus, we commend all for whom we pray to the mercy of God.
Amen.
Assisting Minister (Lector) resumes praying:
Faithful God, we rejoice with Mary, Mother of our Lord, and with all the saints, that your mercy endures for all generations. Look with favor on those who have died and lead us to joyfully sing of your everlasting promises. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
God of our longing, you know our deepest needs. By your Spirit, gather our prayers and join them with the prayers of all your children. In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
Passing of the Peace* Assisting Minister (Lector)
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.
Offertory
Refrain
Go tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and ev’rywhere;
go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born!
1 While shepherds kept their watching
o’er silent flocks by night,
behold, throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light. Refrain
2 The shepherds feared and trembled
when, lo, above the earth
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed our Savior’s birth. Refrain
3 Down in a lonely manger
the humble Christ was born;
and God sent us salvation
that blessed Christmas morn. Refrain
Offering Prayer
God of abundance,
receive and bless these gifts we have offered.
Join our hearts with the song of the angels,
and gather us at your table of celebration.
Strengthen us to share with all the world
the abundance of your grace upon grace,
poured out in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.
Amen.
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Words of Institution
[[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.
La noche en que fue entregado,
nuestro Señor Jesús tomó pan y dio gracias; lo partió y lo dio a sus discípulos, diciendo: Tomen y coman; esto es mi cuerpo, dado por ustedes.
Hagan esto en memoria mía.
De igual manera, después de haber cenado, tomó la copa,
dio gracias y la dio a beber a todos, diciendo: Esta copa es el nuevo pacto en mi sangre, derramada por ustedes y por todo el mundo para el perdón del pecado.
Hagan esto en memoria mía.]
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.
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo el poder y tuya la gloria ahora y siempre. Amén.
Invitation to Communion
Christ invites you to this table.
Come, taste and see.
Please come forward for communion. Open your hands to receive the bread. You may intinct the host into the common cup, or take a little cup of either wine or grape juice. All who wish to participate are welcome.
Communion Hymn
[NOTE: PLEASE SWITCH OFF MIC BEFORE LEAVING AMBO]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 24 Youth Lead 4:00pm, Candlelight Traditional 11:00pm
December 25 Christmas Day 8:30am, [11:00am service canceled]
December 27 Staff Meeting 10:30am
December 27 Church Council 7:15pm
January 1 Worship 8:30am in English and 11:00am Bilingual (Spanish & English)
January 6 Sock Hop?
January 15 12:30 Confirmation Youth Group Begins
January 24 Synod Financial Training, 6:30pm council, staff, all members welcome
February 5 Church Wine Bottling Party
February 12 Souper Bowl of Caring non-perishable food item collection
December Birthdays and Anniversaries!
Kevin Macias, Noella Macias, Debbie Haines, Erik Hopkins, Keith Calvert, Brian Berg, Tyler Lott, and Debbie Haag
Happy Anniversary to: Earl and Carolyn Schoenwetter
Blessing*
God, who gives life to all things
and frees us from despair,
bless you with truth and peace.
And may the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
guide you always in faith, hope, and love.
Amen.
Sending Hymn
Dismissal
Christ the Savior is born!
Go in peace. Proclaim this good news.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude
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