Prelude
Opening ELW page 309
Hymn of Light ELW #561 Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory Played By Gloria Peetz Sung by Lorena Skelley
Joyous light of heav’nly glory,
loving glow of God’s own face,
you who sing creation’s story
shine on ev’ry land and race.
Now as evening falls around us,
we shall raise our songs to you.
God of daybreak, God of shadows,
come and light our hearts anew.
In the stars that grace the darkness,
in the blazing sun of dawn,
in the light of peace and wisdom,
we can hear your quiet song.
Love that fills the night with wonder,
love that warms the weary soul,
love that bursts all chains asunder,
set us free and make us whole.
You who made the heaven’s splendor,
ev’ry dancing star of night,
make us shine with gentle justice,
let us each reflect your light.
Mighty God of all creation,
gentle Christ who lights our way,
loving Spirit of salvation, lead us on to endless day.
Text: Greek hymn, 3rd cent., para. Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Text © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Thanksgiving for Light ELW page 310
Psalmody Sung in a round ELW #232 Let My Prayer Rise Up
Word Luke 2:8-20
8In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
14“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Gospel Canticle ELW #723 Canticle of the Turning
Prayers ELW page 316
In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For the health of the creation, for abundant harvests that all may share, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For public servants, the government, and those who protect us; for those who work to bring peace, justice, healing, and protection in this and every place, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For those who travel, for those who are sick and suffering, and for those who are in captivity, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance in times of affliction, wrath, danger, and need, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
For all servants of the church, for this assembly, and for all people who await from the Lord great and abundant mercy, let us pray to the Lord.
People of God: Lord, have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
A time of silence for reflection follows.
Giving thanks for all who have gone before us and are at rest, rejoicing in the communion of all the saints, we commend ourselves, one another, and our whole life to you, O God, through Christ our Lord.
People of God: O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works: give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God forever. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer ELW page 318
Blessing ELW page 319
Peace
Please share peace with others as you leave.
Postlude
Thank you to those serving us today
Pastor: Rev. Sarah Wilson
Music: Gloria Peetz ~ Song Leader: Lorena Skelley
Sound Board:
AV Tech: Mark Gates
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