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PRELUDE“The First Noel”Tim Graf WELCOME READINGPsalm 98 O sing to the Lord a new song,   for he has done marvelous things.His right hand and his holy arm   have gained him victory.The Lord has made known his victory;   he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness   to the house of Israel.  All the ends of the earth have seen   the victory of our God. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;   break forth into joyous song and sing praises.Sing praises…

PRELUDE“Still, Still, Still” (arr. D. Stempien, G. Turner)Sarah Schumacher, Tim Graf WELCOME CAROLS“O Come, All Ye Faithful”  (arr. Tim Graf)“The First Noel”  (arr. Tim Graf) PRAYER CAROL“Angels We Have Heard on High” (arr. Tim Graf) CHRISTMAS GOSPELLuke 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…

PRELUDE“Bell Carol/In Dulci Jubilo/Ring Christmas Bells”(M. Leontovich, arr. Matthew Naughtin)    ADVENT CANDLES LIT DURING PRELUDE WELCOME CAROL MEDLEY“On Christmas Night/O Come, All Ye Faithful/O Little Town of Bethlehem/Joy to the World”(arr. Tim Graf)Canticle Choir, orchestra CHILDREN’S MESSAGE ANTHEM“Love Came Down at Christmas” (Text: Christina Rosetti, Music: Tim Graf) Canticle Choir, String QuartetPenny Meier, soloistLarry Bach, director                                                                   CHRISTMAS GOSPELLuke 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…

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 GOSPELLuke 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…

GATHERING MUSIC WELCOMEMatthew CALL TO WORSHIP“Away in a Manger”Hannah and Matthew Fleming OPENING SONGS“Joy To The World”“Ding Dong Merrily on High“ INTRO OFFERING AND SONG“Go Tell It on the Mountain” VIDEO“Christmas According to Kids” MESSAGEMatthew and Kristin STORYWhere is Love/Love is Here. MEANINGWhere is Love/Love is Here. SONGS“Away in a Manger”“Silent Night” PRAYER/BENEDICTION INVITE KIDS TO GIVE A HUG TO ADULTS IN THEIR LIVES SENDING SONG ANNOUNCEMENTS See what’s happening at St. Andrew There’s always something happening here at St.…

PRELUDE“What Child is This?” (arr. Bill Holcombe)Jodi Edstrom ADVENT CANDLES LIT DURING PRELUDE WELCOME CAROLS“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/O Come, All Ye Faithful” (words projected) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE ANTHEM“All is Well” (Michael W. Smith)Starlight Singers, Sonshine SingersHannah Fleming, Jill Boyd, directors CHRISTMAS GOSPELLuke 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…

PRELUDETim Graf WELCOME LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE“Drive Out the Darkness” GREETINGThe 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. OPENING HYMN“Love Has Come”ELW # 292                                                                                                     PRAYER OF THE DAYDear God,we rejoice in the ways that you move in our hearts and in this world. Humble us and comfort us; Challenge us and uplift us, so that we might serve your creation…

PRELUDETim Graf WELCOME LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE“Drive Out the Darkness” GREETINGThe 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. OPENING HYMN“Love Has Come”ELW # 292                                                                                                     PRAYER OF THE DAYDear God,we rejoice in the ways that you move in our hearts and in this world. Humble us and comfort us; Challenge us and uplift us, so that we might serve your creation…

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE“Drive Out the Darkness” WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP SONG“Glory (Let There Be Peace)” READINGSIsaiah 11:1-10 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered…

PRELUDE Lucy Bigelow, Hannah Willette, Megan Willette, Dorothy Fleming, Adler Florek CALL TO WORSHIP“Sing We Now of Christmas” (arr. Linda Scholes)Ring of Fire, Linnae Stole (Director) WELCOME CHRISTMAS PROGRAM“Mary Said Yes!” NARRATION SONG“Get Ready”Sunday School Children, Starlight Singers, Sonshine Singers SCENE 1: MARY SONG“Be Born in Me” (Bernie Herms, Nichole Nordeman)Anna Woods, Tim Graf Scene 2: Joseph Scene 3: Innkeeper SONG“Away in a Manger”Starlight Singers, Hannah Fleming, Emma Tewes (Directors) SCENE 4: THE SHEPHERDS SONG“Angels We Have Heard on High”  Sunday School…

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE“Drive Out the Darkness” WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP SONG“Go Tell it on the Mountain” READINGSIsaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He…

PRELUDE“We Three Kings” (arr. Cynthia Dobrinksi)Grace Notes CALL TO WORSHIP“Prepare the Way of the Lord” (Karle Erickson)Canticle Choir WELCOME LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE“Drive Out the Darkness” CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSPastor: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, who stills us in slumber, cradles us in darkness, and awakens us to follow the way of life.All: Amen.Pastor: Christ is coming. Let us be still and acknowledge the fear that divides, the sin that isolates, and the brokenness that yearns to…