Christmas Day 2025

PRELUDE
“The First Noel”
Tim Graf

WELCOME

READING
Psalm 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 to the Lord with the lyre,
   with the lyre and the sound of melody.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
   make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.

Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
   the world and those who live in it.
Let the floods clap their hands;
   let the hills sing together for joy
at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming
   to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
   and the peoples with equity.

CAROL
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” (St. 1-2, 4)
ELW # 283

PRAYER OF THE DAY
All-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened weary hearts with peace. Call us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

CAROL
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
ELW # 279

READINGS
Isaiah 52:7-10

How beautiful upon the mountains
   are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,
who brings good news,
   who announces salvation,
   who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’
Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices,
   together they sing for joy;
for in plain sight they see
   the return of the Lord to Zion.
Break forth together into singing,
   you ruins of Jerusalem;
for the Lord has comforted his people,
   he has redeemed Jerusalem.
The Lord has bared his holy arm
   before the eyes of all the nations;
and all the ends of the earth shall see
   the salvation of our God.

John 1:1-5, 14

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“Love is Here”
Pastor Kristin

Offering

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“A Christmas Carol” (Charles Ives)
Bruce Broquist, Tim Graf

OFFERING PRAYER
Gracious God,
your Word-made-flesh brings harmony to the earth. As we offer ourselves and these your gifts, prepare us to receive the grace and truth you offer at this table and renew in us the song of your salvation, in Jesus Christ our Savior.Amen.

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER

MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“In the Bleak Midwinter” (Bob Chilcott)
Bruce Broquist, Tim Graf

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

BENEDICTION

CAROL
“Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
ELW # 288

SENDING
Go in peace. Rejoice in Christ our Savior. Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE
“I Saw Three Ships” (arr. Tim Graf)
Tim Graf

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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