A big thank you and early Merry Christmas to everyone who supported our Jesse Tree project this year! You have made a wonderful Christmas for a special family!
ADVENT SERVICES
Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m., Vespers Service
Sunday, December 24th at 11:00 a.m., Divine Service
Readers wanted for the first Sunday after Christmas, December 31, our Lessons and Carols service. If you would like to read this year, please see Barbara Little.
Volunteers wanted in the church office. We need a small team to cover bulletins, check voice mails, and be sure things are running smoothly. If you are interested, please see Mary Shulak.
Worship This Week
December 24, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Luke 1:46b-55
You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk. 1:52)
You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk. 1:52)
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 (alternate)
Your love, O Lord, forever will I sing. (Ps. 89:1)
Your love, O Lord, forever will I sing. (Ps. 89:1)
Romans 16:25-27
The mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ
The mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ
Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that would obstruct your mercy, that willingly we may bear your redeeming love to all the world, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Amen.
December 24, 2023
Nativity of Our Lord I, Christmas Eve
Readings and Psalm
Isaiah 9:2-7
Light shines: a child is born for us
Light shines: a child is born for us
Psalm 96
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. (Ps. 96:11)
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. (Ps. 96:11)
Titus 2:11-14
The grace of God has appeared
The grace of God has appeared
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 Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
