St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve Service - 2009
PRELUDE
"The Morning Star" W.A. Goldsworthy
Piano/organ duet with Connie Sweeney & Sarah Buck
GATHERING HYMN ELW 283
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" (vss. 1-3)
WELCOME
CANDLE LIGHTING
During Advent we waited to proclaim.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
We proclaim a hope that is stronger than any trial.
We proclaim a victory that is stronger than any defeat.
We proclaim a peace that is stronger than any conflict.
We proclaim a freedom that is stronger than any bondage.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
SOLO "Close To Him" Soloist: Madeline McMullen
FIRST LESSON......................................................... Genesis 22:15-18
God promises to faithful Abraham that through
His offspring the nations of the earth shall be blessed.
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Alex Krumm, vocals and guitar
and Daniel Krumm, djembe
SECOND LESSON............................................................. Isaiah 9:2-7
Christ's birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" (vss. 1 & 2) ELW 279
THIRD LESSON.............................................................. Isaiah 11:1-9
The peace that Christ will bring is foretold.
Adult Choir Es ist ein Ros'
"Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" (vss. 1 & 2) ELW 272
FOURTH LESSON.......................................................... Titus 2:11-14
Paul witnesses to Christ's salvation.
Adult Choir
"Good Christians All, Rejoice" arr. Gilbert M. Martin
FIFTH LESSON............................................................... Luke 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel foretells the birth of Jesus.
"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" ELW 282
SIXTH LESSON.................................................................. Luke 2:1-7
Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.
"Joy to the World" ELW 267
SEVENTH LESSON.......................................................... Luke 2:8-20
The shepherds and the angels.
HYMN ELW 289
"Angels We Have Heard on High" (vs. 1)
HOMILY Pastor David Cline
