Christmas
Lessons & Carols 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…
Christmas Day 2023
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…
Christmas Eve 2023 — 10:00 PM
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…
Christmas Eve 2023 — 3:30 & 4:45 PM
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…
Christmas Eve 2023 — 2:15 PM
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…
Christmas Eve 2023 — Wiggle & Worship
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…
Christmas Eve 2023 — 9:30 AM
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…
I Won’t Be Home for Christmas 2023
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…