Christmas Eve 2025 — 2:00 PM Service

Yesterday
Zack Benz
Bulletin

WATCH ONLINE

OFFERING

PRELUDE
“Silent Night” (arr. Bill Holcombe)
Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf

ADVENT CANDLES LIT DURING PRELUDE

WELCOME

CAROLS
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
“The First Noel”

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

CHRISTMAS GOSPEL
Luke 2:1-14

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph 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. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And 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. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth 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 heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“Love Is Here!”
Pastor Peter

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY/OFFERING INTRO

OFFERING

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Emmanuel” (Hannah Kerr)
Elliana Meier, Worship Ensemble

CAROL
“Silent Night” (words projected)

PRAYER
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.

SENDING
Go in peace. Love is here! Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE
“Yuletide Scherzo” (Austin Alan Scott)
Jodi Edstrom

Colleen Aaberg, given by The Aaberg Family in memory of Grandparents
Andrew Arndt, given by The Arndt Family in memory of Irwin and Doinna Arndt; Elmer & Lucille Rupprecht
Dale Bachman, given by Dale & Ruth Bachman in memory of Parents and Grandparents
Dale Bachman, given by Dale & Ruth Bachman in honor of St. Andrew’s Pastors and team
Dale Bachman, given by Dale & Ruth Bachman in celebration of Children and Grandchildren
Jennifer Casid, given by The Casad Family in honor of Parents and Grandparents
Sarah Christensen, given by The Christensen Family in memory of Robert Marzolf, Debbie Varner Krentz
Sarah Christensen, given by The Christensen Family in celebration of LeRoy Gesche
Kris Eidem, given by Kris Eidem, Josh Eidem, and Myron Johnson in memory of Aunt Kathy Carlson
Cindy Funk, given by Cindy Funk in memory of Marilyn Boorsma
Diane Galleger, given by Steve and Diane Galleger in memory of Amanda, Sydney, and Grandpa Jack
Nancy Geolat, given by Steve and Nancy Geolat in memory of Joe and Borg Geolat; Chet and Marie Moberg
Vicki Grant, given by Vicki Grant Family, in memory of Douglas Grant
Mary Gustafson, given by Kevin and Mary Gustafson in memory of Harry & Doris Gustafson; Warren & Barbara Berger
Katrin Halverson, given by Paul and Katy Halverson in celebration of Johnny and Casey Schmitz
Katrin Halverson, given by Paul and Katy Halverson in memory of Sig Silnes
Mary Hanson, given by Ralph and Mary Hanson in honor of their children and grandson; in memory of their parents
Cheryl Harjes, given by Tom and Cheryl Harjes in memory of Bill Harjes, George and Charlotte Burman
Laura Hoffer, given by Grace Notes in honor of Vicki Grant
Pat Jensen, given by Pat Jensen in memory of Keith H. Jensen
Wes Johnson, given by Wes, Pat & Jolene Johnson in memory of Wesley Johnson
Sarah Kuipers, given by Dave, Sarah, Claire & Grace Kuipers in memory of Karen Crowell; Sami Kuipers
Scott Kuhlman, given by The Kuhlmans in honor of St. Andrew’s Pastors and team
Linda Wood, given by Ray and Linda Wood in honor of Donut Holes
Linda Wood, given by Ray and Linda Wood in honor of Miles, Graham, and Luke
Lauren Mach, given by The Machs; The Juergensens in memory of Perry Juergensen
Nancy McCormick, given by Terry and Nancy McCormick family in memory of Ray and Hertha Sheatsley, Tom and Gladys McCormick
Nancy McCormick, given by Terry and Nancy McCormick family in memory of Nancy McCormick, Jeanne King
Mike McMahon, given by The McMahon Family in memory of Mary and Paul McMahon
Tammy McMahon, given by The McMahon Family in memory of Sharon Cragg
Steve Moen, given by Karen and Steve Moen in celebration of the Birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ
Kathy Morreale, given by Kathy Morreale in memory of Jack Morreale
Elizabeth Morris, given by Jim and Beth Morris in memory of our parents and niece Katie
Marsha Nelson, given by Marsha Nelson in memory of Carl Nelson
Luke Nelson, given by Luke, Kimberly, Henrik, and Peder in memory of Carl Nelson
Tricia O’Donnell, given by Tricia O’Donnell in memory of Rob and Betty O’Donnell
Harold Orcutt, given by Harold and Lucia Orcutt in celebration of Nell, Elizabeth, Callum, and Casey Orcutt
Lindsay Peters, given by Lindsay, Logan, and Grayson Peters in memory of Gene Tyson
Todd Peterson, given by The Todd Peterson Family, in memory of Grampy, Papa & extended family
Amy Reding, given by The Reding Family in memory of Grampy, Papa & extended family
Eric Reynolds, given by Pastor Kristin Skare and Eric Reynolds in memory of Richard Reynolds
Amy Rood, given by The Rood Family in memory of Aunt Margaret Kinetz, Uncle Dale Clauson
Julie Samuelson, given by Tim and Julie Samuelson in memory of Loved ones
Christy Schively, given by Nate, Nick, Leah, and Lora Engh in memory of David Engh
Andrea Spears, given by Gary and Andrea Spears in honor of our parents
Andrea Spears, given by Gary and Andrea Spears in memory of Pete Swanson
Tammy Sperr, given by The Speer Family in memory of Brenden Speer, loved and missed beyond measure
Susan Thomas, given by The Thomas Family in memory of Grandma Dot, Diane & Kevin
Carolyn Torkelson, given by The Thomas Family in memory of Grandma Dot, Diane & Kevin
Diane Turnbull, given by Scott and Diane Turnbull in celebration of Christmas Magic
Bob Wentzel, given by The Wentzel Family in memory of Nancy Wentzel
Kari Wraggee, given by Brad and Kari Wragge in memory of Marilyn & Richard Kramme; Don Wragge

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