Christmas 2019
Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 2019
Service on 12/24/2019
Christmas Vigil
Order/Rite Vespers
Service Notes
Psalm 2 (Tone 4), p. 174
Immediately following the Psalm: hymn #121, then the Pastor sings the Introit (p. 142), followed by the "Glory be to the Father" as with Psalms
The Canticle = The Magnificat (p. 123) (easy-to-play version at the keyboard)
The Collects will be the first option on pp. 125-125 and #9 on p. 148
Introit When all was still and it was midnight, Your almighty Word, O Lord, descended from the royal throne. The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty. The Lord said to Me, "You are My Son, today I have begotten You." Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Nativity of our Lord
Hymns:
ELH115 vv. 1-3, 7, 8 All My Heart Sings and Rejoices
ELH 127 I Am So Glad When Christmas Comes
ELH 115vv. 9-12 All My Heart Sings and Rejoices
ELH 115vv. 13-15 All My Heart Sings and Rejoices
ELH 140 Silent Night
Service on 12/25/2019
Christmas
Order/Rite Rite One
Service Notes
Psalm 98 (Tone 1), p. 187
Introit Unto Us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and government will be upon His shoulder. His name shall be called Worderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done marvelous things. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Nativity of our Lord
ELH 133 O Come, All Ye Faithful
ELH 143 vv. 1, 4, 5, 7 The Happy Christmas Comes Once More
ELH 142 Festival Verse Rejoice, Rejoice This Happy Morn
ELH 123 Distribution Hymn From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
ELH 123 vv. 13-15 From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
ELH 138 Joy to the World
Service on 12/25/2019
Christmas
Order/Rite Rite Four
Service Outline
The Invocation, Hymn #138, Confession III & Absolution I (p. 131)
Introit (p. 142) with "Glory be to the Father" as with Psalms
Kyrie: Hymn #121:1, 5
Gloria: Hymn #125
The Collect (#10, p. 148)
The Epistle - Titus 3:4-7
The Chief Hymn: #137
The Gospel - Luke 2:15-20
The Creed Hymn: #38
The Sermon (festival verse: hymn #142)
The Prayer of the Church (p. 96)
The Offering
The Exhortation (p. 52)
The Lord's Prayer (p. 53)
The Consecration (p. 54)
The Distribution, with hymns: #134, #313
The Collect of Thanksgiving (p. 56)
The Benediction (p. 56)
Hymn #147
Introit Unto Us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and government will be upon His shoulder. His name shall be called Worderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done marvelous things. Glory...
Gradual Alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad before the Lord: for He has made known His salvation. Alleluia!
Color White
Theme Nativity of our Lord