The Nativity of Our Lord
Midnight Mass
Lutheran Book of Worship
Please stand, as you are able, when indicated by *
Welcome & Announcements
Stand at the bells
- Brief Order of Confession & Forgiveness p. 77
- Attention to the Nativity of Our Lord
- Introit:
P: The Lord has said to Me: You are My Son, today I have
begotten You.
C: The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty, the Lord is
robed with strength. - Hymn: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful LBW #45
- Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie p. 78 – 79
- Hymn of Praise: Glory to God… p. 79 – 80
- Prayer of the Day
First Reading – Isaiah 7:10 – 14
(Silence for meditation follows each reading, concluded with a
prayer) - Hymn: What Child Is This LBW #40
Psalm 110:1 – 4 - Hymn: Joy to the World LBW #39
Second Reading – 1 John 4:7 – 16 - Hymn: Let All Together Praise Our God (1-3) LBW #47
- The Holy Gospel – Matthew 1:18 – 25
- Hymn: Let All Together Praise Our God (4-6) LBW #47
Sermon - Hymn: Away In A Manger LBW #67
*The Nicene Creed p. 84 - Christmas Prayers
P: Lord, in Your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer - The Peace p. 86
Offertory Hymn: The First Noel LBW #56 - Great Thanksgiving p. 88 – 89
- Words of Institution & the Lord’s Prayer p. 89, 91
- Agnus Dei and Communion p. 92
- Post-Communion Prayer p. 94
- Hymn: Silent Night, Holy Night LBW #65
(You are invited to pass the light of Christ with your candle during
this hymn)
Benediction
A: Go in peace, for Christ is with us
C: Thanks be to God