Posts from December 2023

PRELUDE “I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve” (Peder Knudson)Jodi Edstrom, Barb Carroll WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP     “In a Far Judean City” (Abbie Betinis)  Chamber Choir  CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS   Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,who was in the beginning,who makes a dwelling among us,who covers us with justice and mercy.Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.Silence is kept for reflection. God of goodness and lovingkindness,we confess that we have sinned against youand our neighbors.We…

PRELUDE “God Rest You Merry”Rachel Calvert, Tim Graf WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,who sends the word with angels,who is made flesh among all peoples,and who breathes peace on all the earth.Amen. In Christ, we are bold to name our sin and cry out for peace.Silence is kept for reflection. Holy God,we confess our sin before you.We replace compassion with competition.We seek what is mighty while ignoring the meek.We are quick to anger but slow to forgive.We…

PRELUDE “Silent Night” (arr. Bill Holcombe)Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf                                            WELCOME CAROLS “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (arr. Tim Graf)“Angels We Have Heard on High”  (arr. Tim Graf) PRAYER OF THE DAYAlmighty 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…

PRELUDE “Silent Night” (arr. Bill Holcombe)Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf WELCOME CAROLS “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”“O Little Town of Bethlehem” (St. 1- Josh Eidem, St. 4- ALL) “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (arr. David Willcocks) PRAYER OF THE DAYAlmighty 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…

PRELUDE “Silent Night” (Arr. Bill Holcombe)Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf WELCOME CAROLS   “O Come, All Ye Faithful”“Angels We Have Heard on High” PRAYER OF THE DAYAlmighty 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…

OPENING SONG“Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)” WELCOME Come in, sit down. We’re glad you’re here. We want to share a story with you. It’s a story you might know well; one you may have heard before. Tonight, we want to tell you this story with something else we know well, our alphabet. A is for an angel, Gabriel, who began the story with a greeting: “Good evening! You’re beautiful with God’s beauty, Beautiful inside and out! God be with you!” Luke…

PRELUDE “What Child Is This”Barb Carroll, Tim Graf WELCOME CAROLS   “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come, All Ye Faithful” PRAYER OF THE DAYAlmighty 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…

PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP “Riu Riu Riu” (Michael Helman)     Chanhassen High School Chamber Singers, Sarah Gilbertson (Director) WELCOME CAROLS     “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come, All Ye Faithful” 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…

SONG  “Glory (Let There Be Peace)” WELCOME SONG  “Light of the World” SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE LORD’S PRAYER COMMUNION SONG“Always Carry You” READINGLuke 1:46b-55 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is…

PRELUDE “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”Ring of Fire, Linnae Stole (Director) CALL TO WORSHIP“Christmas Tapestry”Peace Ringers, Brass Ensemble, Linnae Stole (Director) WELCOME CHRISTMAS PROGRAM “Christmas Snapshots” SONG  “O Come, Little Children”Starlight Singers, Hannah Fleming (Director) SONG “Christmas Snapshots”All Children Narration SONG “Away in a Manger”All Children Narration SONG  “Angels We Have Heard on High” All Children Narration SONG “Rise Up Shepherds and Follow”Sonshine Singers, Jill Boyd (Director) Narration SONG “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child”Sonshine Singers/Spirit Singers CAROL “O Little Town of Bethlehem”…

SONG  “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)“   WELCOME SONG  “God With Us” CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Jesus is here!  Why wait?!  We gather this morning to acknowledge the fear that divides, the sin that isolates, and the brokenness that years to be healed.   (Silence for confession)   God of all creation, We get stalled in grief, stagnant in apathy watching the world unwind before us. Come now, Lord Jesus. We lament loss and injustice while longing to be comforted in…

PRELUDE “The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came” (arr. Roberta Rowland-Raybold)                                                                           Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf WELCOME LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH“Creator of the Stars of Night”        Chamber Choir CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSJesus is here!  Why wait?! We gather this morning to acknowledge the fear thatdivides, the sin that isolates, and the brokenness that yearns to be healed. (Silence for confession) God of all creation,We get stalled in grief,stagnant in apathywatching the world unwind before us.Come now, Lord Jesus. We lament loss and injusticewhile…