Christmas Eve
Transcript: The Word Incarnate O Come, All Ye Faithful pg. 363 Old Testament: Ezekiel 3:1-11 (Instrumental Interlude) Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 (Alleluia Verse) Nicene Creed Prayer of the Day Hymnal, pg 379 Pastor: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. People: He was with God in the beginning. Pastor: All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. People:The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Pastor: The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. People: He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. Pastor: He came to his own and his own people did not receive him. People: But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. Pastor: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, People: And we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Scripture S E R M O N Once in Royal David's City (bulletin) John 1:1-4, 9-14 The Lord's Supper Closing Recession LSB 362 Hymn 1 - 364; Hymn 2 - 370 Gospel Lesson: LSB 376 Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. Confession & Absolution Silent Night O Sing of Christ Christmas Eve Responsive Prayer The Word became flesh Closing: (When the cross and liturgists have arrived at the back of the sanctuary, feel free to wish one another a very merry Christmas and depart in His peace!) Offering & Prayer John 1:1-18