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Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Producer: Chris Geach
Director : Sergio Porto
Editor: Teruni Evans
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Prelude –
Apostolic 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.
Gathering Hymn Good Christian Friends, Rejoice ELW 288
Prayer of the Day*
Almighty God, you wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and yet more wonderfully restored it. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of the one who came to share our humanity, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Isaiah 61:10–62:3
10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.11For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
62:1For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch 2The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 3You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm: 148
1 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord| from the heavens;praise God | in the heights. 2Praise the Lord, | all you angels; sing praise, all you | hosts of heaven. 3Praise the Lord, | sun and moon; sing praise, all you | shining stars. 4Praise the Lord, heav- | en of heavens, and you waters a- | bove the heavens. 5Let them praise the name | of the Lord, who commanded, and they | were created, 6who made them stand fast forev- | er and ever, giving them a law that shall not | pass away. 7Praise the Lord| from the earth, you sea monsters | and all deeps; 8fire and hail, | snow and fog, tempestuous wind, do- | ing God’s will 9mountains | and all hills, fruit trees | and all cedars; 10wild beasts | and all cattle, creeping things and | flying birds; 11sovereigns of the earth | and all peoples, princes and all rulers | of the world; 12young | men and maidens, old and | young together. R 13Let them praise the name | of the Lord, whose name only is exalted, whose splendor is over | earth and heaven. 14The Lord has raised up strength for the people and praise for all | faithful servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near the Lord. | Hallelujah! R
Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
4When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. 6And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation* Go Tell It on the Mountain ELW 290 v 1
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
Gospel: Saint Luke 2:22-40*
Glory to you Oh Lord.
22When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, [Joseph and Mary] brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), 24and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
25Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
29“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
33And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed 35so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
36There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. 38At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
The Gospel of the Lord ,Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon – Wesley Menke
Hymn of the Day The First Noel ELW 300
Apostle’s Creed*
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*
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
Night and day, all creation praises you, O God. Strengthen your church across nations, denominations, and traditions. Fill us with wisdom and unify our proclamation of your forgiveness and mercy. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
All creation is holy to you, O God. You cause the earth to bring forth its shoots and gardens to spring up. Protect hibernating animals and frozen lands that wait earnestly for longer days of awakening and growth. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
The nations are upheld by your hand, O God. Cause righteousness and praise to spring forth, inspiring leaders to serve with compassion and integrity. Send your spirit of discernment upon legislators grappling with complex decisions for the sake of the common good. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Barbara Dinger Paul Zimmer, Mary Ann Messick, Ines, Cora Casillas, Terry Dearth , Sally Martinez and Henry
For healing, strength, and successful cancer treatment: Sally Carlson, Andrew Collard, Karen Diffenbacher, Allen Hoke, Jackie DeVogler, Rene Paulson, and John Hendon
For continued strength & healing: Ron Martinez, Alicia Roberts,
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Passing of the Peace* Pastor
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
Offertory:
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Offering Hymn Come Now, O Prince of Peace v1 & 4 (twice) ELW 247
Offering Prayer*
Generous God, you have created all that is, and you provide for us in every season. Bless all that we offer, that through these gifts the world will receive your blessing. In the name of Jesus, Emmanuel, we pray.
Amen.
Great Thanksgiving Pastor
♫ The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
♫ Holy, holy, holy are you, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are filled with you glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who comes in your name. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest!
Eucharistic prayer.
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 thosewho 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
Taste and see that the Lord is good! The body and blood of Christ given for you.
Blessing*
May God bless us and keep us. May God’s face shine on us and be gracious to us. May God look on us with favor and + give us peace. Amen
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Sending Song Joy to the World ELW 267 v1, 2, 4
1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king let ev’ry heart prepare him room and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.
2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
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.
Dismissal
Go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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