First Sunday after Christmas
December 31, 2023
Lutheran Book of Worship – Setting 2
Please stand, as you are able, when indicated by *
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
- Brief Order for Confession & Forgiveness p. 77
*P: “Your testimonies are very sure, holiness becomes Your house,
O Lord, forever. Your throne is established of old, and You are
from everlasting.”
*C: “The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty. The Lord has put
on strength as His belt.” - Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” #60
*Apostolic Greeting p. 78
*The Kyrie
*Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 111 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7 - Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go…) p. 83
- Hymn: “The First Noel” (vs. 1-2) #56
- The Holy Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
- Hymn: “The First Noel” (vs. 3-5) #56
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
- Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #41
Installation of Congregation Council Members
Baptism of Alexia Claire Urrea - Nicene Creed p. 84
- Prayer of the Church p. 85
*The Peace p. 86
Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards…”) p. 86 - Great Thanksgiving p. 88-89
- Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 90-91
Agnus Dei and Communion p. 92 - Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord…”) p. 92-93
- Benediction & Amen p. 94-95
- Hymn: “Angels We Have Heard on High” #71
- Sending
- Postlude
The altar flowers today are given
to the Glory of God
Welcome to our Visitors!
Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you as you join us in worship
this morning. Please fill out a Visitor Connect card, these are
found either on the entrance table or in the pew rack in front of
you. Completed cards will be collected along with the offering
today.
Sunday School
All are welcome to attend Sunday School before worship
beginning at 8:45; classes are available for both children and
adults.
Holy Communion
Those who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified
and risen, is truly present in, with, and under the forms of bread
and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation, are
welcome to the Lord’s Table. Please let the Pastor know that you
wish to receive this gift of life by holding out your open hands. If
you desire to drink the wine from the common cup, please
proceed to the left chalice after receiving the wafer. If you prefer
to dip the wafer into the wine, please proceed to the right chalice
after receiving the wafer. You are encouraged to bring young
children forward for a blessing. The sign for a blessing is folded
hands.
Disciples in Service today, December 31
Ushers: Scott Barrett, Rik Maxey
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Holly Alloway
Acolyte: Debbie Voigt Crucifer: Marc Voigt
Servers: Marsha Maxey, Richard Maxey
Disciples in Service next Sunday, January 7
Ushers: Rob Maxey, Art Peters
Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: John Kollmeyer
Acolyte: William Roberts Crucifer: Dan Alloway
Servers: Laura Knuppel, Greta Roberts
Altar Guild: Greta Roberts