Christmas Day
Divine Service, Setting Five
9:00am
December 25, 2017
Preservice music
Christmas Greetings
Opening Hymn #367▲
“Angels from the Realms of Glory”
▲Please rise for last stanza and sing Amen
Invocation Pg. 213
Confession & Absolution Pg. 213
Entrance Hymn #369
“Where Shepherds Lately Knelt”
Salutation & Collect Pg. 214
Hymn #368
“Angels We Have Heard on High”
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 62:10-12
P: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gradual
Epistle Lesson: Titus 3:4-7
P: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Hymn #373
“See amid the Winter’s Snow”
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
P: The Holy Gospel According to Saint Luke the second chapter:
C: Glory to You, O Lord.
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to You, O Christ.
Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life Ë everlasting. Amen.
Message Hymn #376
“Once in Royal David’s City”
Sermon “Appearances Are Conceiving” Titus 3:4-7
Prayer of the Church Pg. 215
The Christmas Gifts back to the Savior Hymn
#387 “Joy to the World” (during the offering)
The Words of Institution of the Lord’s Supper
Hymn #393
“Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”
Pax Domini
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: Amen.
Distribution of the Lord’s Supper
Hymns during the Distribution
#375 “Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising”
#386 “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice”
Post-Communion Collect Pg. 218
Benedicamus and Benediction Pg. 218
P: Let us bless the Lord
C: Thanks be to God.
P: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you
and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and Ë give you peace.
C: Amen.
Closing Hymn #390 st.1 & 4
“Let Us All with Gladsome Voice”
Poinsettias: If you ordered a poinsettia you may take it home with you this morning.