Prepare for Christ’s Coming: Be Watchful! Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, December 28 th 2014.

Prepare for Christs Coming: Be Watchful! Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, December 28 th 2014

Welcome to Redeemer! Christ is born! While many in the world have already set Christmas aside and moved on to other things, we still celebrate our Saviors birth and the salvation he brings to us. Let us not forget to put on Christ and live for him as he came to live for us.

For Our Guests If you have questions, let us try to help. Speak with an usher, greeter, or the person next to you. If youd like to learn more about Redeemer and its ministry, please talk to Pastor Wolfe or a church member after the service.

Childrens Message Each week, our younger worshipers are invited to the front of church before the sermon hymn to hear a special message for them from Pastor Wolfe.

Young Worshipers There are childrens bulletins coloring pages & quiet bags with crayons and books available in the back of church for our young worshipers.

Need to Know Whats Going On? Our church website has the info you need right at your fingertips Check the church calendar Get access to sermons And much more www.redeemermandan.com

Prayer Before Worship Savior Jesus, you came into the world to bring the light of forgiveness to people living in the darkness of sin. Help us to rejoice in the good news of Christmas and keep us from forgetting the meaning of Christmas even as the decorations are put away. Bless our prayers and praise. Amen.

Please be courteous and silence all pagers and cell phones. Thank you.

OUR COMMUNION PRACTICE Redeemer Lutheran Church observes the biblical practice of member communion. (This has also been called close communion.) If you are not currently a member of our congregation, we would kindly ask that you speak with our pastor before communing. We look forward to talking about this very important issue with you!

Youre Invited! New Years Eve Prayer Service 31st at 7pm

Thank You! Thank to all who helped make this Christmas a special one! Thank you for your partnership in sharing the gospel. ~Pastor Wolfe

Voters Annual Meeting Sunday January 18 th Review highlights from 2014 Reveal planned goals for 2015 Please join us and participate in this important meeting.

Online Bible Study January 7 th February 11 th Wednesday night at 6pm Please sign up or talk to Pastor Wolfe if interested in the study.

SCRIP Funds Disbursed Thanks to purchases from members. We were blessed to disburse $500 from our SCRIP funds to our ministries. To find out more about this program please visit the church office after church or during the week.

Coming soon We are hard at work getting a wish list together. Once it is ready it will be posted on a bulletin board so that members can see it. Childcare Ministry Wish List

Angels from the Realms of Glory CW #80 Verses 1-4 Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Setting: REGENT SQUARE Tune: Henry T. Smart, 1813-79

Verse 1: Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Once you sang creation's story; Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Verse 2: Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing-- Yonder shines the infant light. Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Verse 3: Magi, leave your contemplations; Brighter visions beam afar. Seek the great desire of nations; You have seen the Savior's star. Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Verse 4: Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In his temple shall appear. Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you. Opening Verses

Confession of Sin Pastor: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

Confession of Sin All: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

Confession of Sin All: But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord. All: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ. All: Christ, have mercy.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord. All: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care: All: Amen.

Pastor: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise.

O Lord, Our Lord All: O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. Almighty God, merciful Father, you crown our life with your love.

O Lord, Our Lord All: You take away our sin; you comfort our spirit; you make us pure and holy in your sight. You did not spare your only Son, but gave him up for us all.

O Lord, Our Lord All: O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. O Son of God, eternal Word of the Father, you came to live with us; you made your Father known;

O Lord, Our Lord All: you washed us from our sins in your own blood. You are the King of glory; you are the Lord! O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth.

Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (The pastor says the Prayer of the Day.) All: Amen.

Gods Word to His People Isaiah 45:20-25 In the Lord is righteousness & strength

Gods Word to His People Colossians 3: 12-17 Live as Gods chosen people

Pastor: (Pastor says the verse of the day) Verse of the Day

All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is theChrist, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse of the Day

Gods Word to His People Luke 2:25-40 Simeon & Anna welcome the Savior

All: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Childrens Message

A Great and Mighty Wonder CW #36 Verses 1-5 Text: Germanus, c. 634-734 Setting: ES IST EIN ROS Tune: Alte Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, Kln, 1599

Verse 1: A great and mighty wonder, A glorious mystery; A virgin bears an infant Who veils his deity. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men."

Verse 2: The Word becomes incarnate And yet remains on high, And cherubim sing anthems To shepherds from the sky. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men."

Verse 3: While thus they sing your monarch, Those bright angelic bands, Rejoice, O vales and mountains, And oceans, clap your hands. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men."

Verse 4: Since all he comes to ransom, By all be he adored, The infant born in Bethl'em, The Savior and the Lord. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men."

Verse 5: All idols then shall perish And Satan's lying cease, And Christ shall raise his scepter, Decreeing endless peace. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men."

Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men!

Nicene Creed All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

Nicene Creed All: We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.

Nicene Creed All: Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human.

Nicene Creed All: For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

Nicene Creed All: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

Nicene Creed All: We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,

Nicene Creed All: who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

Nicene Creed All: We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support Gods work with our offerings.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer.

Lords Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

Lords Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lords Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

The Sacrament Pastor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) Seasonal Sentence

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) All: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory. You are my God, and I will exalt you. I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.

Words of Institution

Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. All: Amen.

O Christ, Lamb of God All: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

Distribution of Holy Communion Hymn #67 #45

What Child Is This CW #67 Verses 1-3 Text: William C. Dix, 1837-98 Setting: GREENSLEEVES Tune: English ballad, 16th cent.

Verse 1: What child is this who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet With anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring him laud, The babe, the Son of Mary!

Verse 2: Why lies he in such mean estate Where oxen now are feeding? Good Christian, fear; For sinners here The silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear shall pierce him through; The cross he'll bear for me, for you. Hail, hail the Word made flesh, The babe, the Son of Mary!

Verse 3: So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; Come, peasant king, to own him. The King of kings Salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise the song on high; The virgin sing her lullaby. Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The babe, the Son of Mary!

Oh, Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly CW # 45 Verses 1-4 Text: Christian Keimann, 1607-62 Setting: FREUET EUCH, IHR CHRISTEN ALLE Tune: Andreas Hammerschmidt, c. 1611-75, alt.

Verse 1: Oh, rejoice, all Christians, loudly, For our joys have now begun; Wondrous things our God has done. Tell abroad his goodness proudly, Who our race has honored so, That he lives with us below.

Refrain: Joy, oh, joy beyond all gladness, Christ has done away with sadness! Hence all sorrow and repining, For the Sun of grace is shining!

Verse 2: See, my soul, your Savior chooses Poverty and weakness, too; In such love he comes to you. Neither crib nor cross refuses, All he suffers for your good To redeem you by his blood.

Verse 3: Lord, how shall I thank you rightly? I am saved eternally By your life and death for me. Let me not regard you lightly But on you in faith depend, Praising you, my heav'nly friend.

Verse 4: Jesus, guard and guide your members; Make us children of your grace; Hear our prayers in ev'ry place. Fan to life faith's glowing embers; Give all Christians far and near Holy peace, a glad new year.

Thank the Lord All: Thank the Lord and sing his praise. Tell evryone what he has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name. He renews his promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia!

Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) All: Amen.

Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. All: Amen, Amen, Amen. The Blessing

O Light of Gentile Nations CW #78 Verses 1-4 Text: Johann Franck, 1618-77 Setting: MUNICH Tune: Neu-vermehrtes...Gesangbuch, 3rd ed., Meiningen, 1693, alt.

Verse 1: O Light of Gentile nations, O Savior from above, Drawn by your Spirit's leading, We come with joy and love Into your holy temple And wait with rev'rent mind As Simeon once had waited His God and Lord to find.

Verse 2: Dear Lord, your servants meet you In ev'ry holy place Where your true Word has promised That we should see your face. Today you still allow us Who gather round you here In arms of faith to hold you As did that aged seer.

Verse 3: Lord, when life's troubles touch us, You seem to hide your face, And through our tears we often Can scarcely sense your grace. Then be our joy and brightness, Our cheer in pain and loss, Our sun in darkest terror, The glory round our cross.

Verse 4: Let us, O Lord, be faithful Like Simeon to the end So that his prayer exultant May from our hearts ascend: "O Lord, now let your servant Depart in peace, I pray, Since I have seen my Savior And here beheld his day."

Silent Prayer

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Prepare for Christ’s Coming: Be Watchful! Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, December 28 th 2014.

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