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WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP SONG“Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly” PRAYER READINGMark 10:35-45 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?”  And they said to him, “Appoint us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.”  But Jesus said to them,…

PRELUDE“10,000 Reasons” (arr. Lloyd Larson)Peace Ringers, Anna Woods (Soloist), Linnae Stole (Director) WELCOME  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“Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service” (St. 1-3)ELW # 712             PRAYER OF THE DAYLoving God,  you have given us an example of servant leadership in the person of our Lord Jesus.  Help us to walk in the way of our Lord by humbling our hearts, so that love and peace…

GATHERING MUSIC OPENING MUSIC SONGS“Again I Say Rejoice ” “Build My Life” PRAYER SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM BAPTISM SONG“This Water” Elliana Meier, Tim Graf READINGSPhilippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in…

PRELUDE“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” (arr. Tim Graf)Tim Graf WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,our creator,our protector,our wellspring of life.Amen. Trusting that God receives our words and the meditations of our hearts, let us confess our sin. (Silence is kept for reflection.) Merciful God,you speak blessing and compassion into the world.Forgive us for the ways we actwith judgment, cruelty, or indifference.We ignore the needs of our neighbors;we resist your call to oppose injustice;we…

GATHERING MUSIC OPENING WORSHIP WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP SONG“I Will Follow/Open Up on the Doors” PRAYER READINGRuth 1:11-16 But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters. Why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons,…

PRELUDE“Home” (Ola Gjeilo)Tim Graf WELCOME 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“Let Streams of Living Justice” (St. 1-2)ELW # 710 PRAYER OF THE DAYMerciful God,you have given us a heritage of faith; an unbroken line in the story of your people. Illumine our paths therefore that we may work for justice and peace for all people and that we…

PRELUDE WELCOME OPENING RESPONSESCome young ones and old ones, both tall ones and short.come rich ones and poor ones; we’re all God’s cohort.                Let’s worship God now, together as one.                We worship God now, together as one.With anger or fear, or hope or depression,gather us God in trust and confession.We bring you our song, our laughter and deed.We bring you our sorrow, our worry, our creed.                Let’s worship God now, together as one.                We worship God now, together as one.So weave…

PRELUDE WELCOME OPENING RESPONSESCome young ones and old ones, both tall ones and short.come rich ones and poor ones; we’re all God’s cohort.                Let’s worship God now, together as one.                We worship God now, together as one.With anger or fear, or hope or depression,gather us God in trust and confession.We bring you our song, our laughter and deed.We bring you our sorrow, our worry, our creed.                Let’s worship God now, together as one.                We worship God now, together as one.So weave…

PRELUDELinnae Stole WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,Wonderful Counselor,Mighty Savior,Prince of Peace.Amen. Trusting in God’s steadfast love and faithfulness, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. Reconciling God,we yearn for your presence to transformour grief, pain, and despair. We confess that we have not always preparedroom in our hearts for your love;we have not always recognizedyour presence among us;we have not always embraced your message of peace.We cry out, weary with the burden of…

PRELUDE(9:00 AM) “Winter” (Herman Beeftink)   Jodi Edstrom, Tim Graf (10:30 AM)“Angel Tidings” (Cynthia Dobrinksi)  Bells of JoyTim Graf, director WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed 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 have turned away from your invitation…

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…