Second Sunday after Christmas
January 2, 2022
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 clothed in majesty. The Lord has girded himself with strength.”
* Hymn: “Take My Life, that I May Be” #406
*Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie p. 78-79
* Hymn of Praise (“This is the feast…”) p. 81-82
* Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: 1 Kings 3:4-15
Psalm 119:97-104 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14
* Gospel Procession: “O Word of God Incarnate” (vs. 1) #231
* The Holy Gospel: Luke 2:40-52
* Gospel Procession: “O Word of God Incarnate” (vs. 2&3) #231
The Youth Message
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
* Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #41
* 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. 89, 91
Agnus Dei and Communion p. 92
* Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord…”) p. 92-93
* Benediction & Amen p. 94-95
* Hymn: “The First Noel” #56
* 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, January 2
Ushers: John Kollmeyer, Dave Rudolph
Organist: Steve Holland Lay Reader: Scott Barrett
Acolyte: William Roberts Crucifer: Marc Voigt
Servers: Debbie Barrett, Linda Swenson
Disciples in Service next Sunday, January 9
Ushers: Richard Maxey, Rik Maxey
Organist: Steve Holland Lay Reader: Debbie Voigt
Acolyte: Roman Hurst Crucifer: Ruby Hurst
Servers: Nicole Hurst, Sherry Hurst
Altar Guild: Greta Roberts
Grace LutheranChurch
Proclaiming the grace of Christ in Word and Sacrament
Rev. Matt Knuppel, Pastor
(540)-521-4300
3410 Community Church Rd.
Pfafftown, NC 27040
PO Box# 1735, Clemmons, NC
- ● Christ Centered ● Mission–Driven
●Traditionally-Grounded ● Congregationally-Focused
Grace Notes
DISCIPLES IN SERVICE
● Please pick up a new Disciples In Service schedule, they’re available on the front entrance table and prepared through February 2022. Thank you for your service to Grace!
POINSETTIAS
● If you contributed a poinsettia in honor or memory of anyone, thank you; they were beautiful in our sanctuary this year. You’re invited to take your plant(s) home and enjoy the lasting beauty.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
● Men’s Bible Study will resume their weekly meetings beginning on Tuesday, January 11, at 6:30 PM.
● The council will meet next for their annual retreat and meeting to kick off the new year on Saturday, January 22.