First Sunday of Christmas | Dec 28
Welcome Trinity Family and Friends!
In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus Christ brings salvation to all people. The angels declare that Jesus’ birth is good and joyful news for everyone, including lowly shepherds. Filled with the light that shines in our lives, we go forth to share the light of Christ with the whole world.
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Hymns:
Gathering Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” ELW #270
Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.
Hymn of Praise: “Angles We Have Heard on High” ELW #289
Text: French carol; tr. H. F. Hemy, The Crown of Jesus Music, 1864
Hymn of the Day: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” ELW # 279
Text: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893
Offertory: “What Child is This?” ELW #296
Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898
Sending Hymn: “Joy to the World” ELW #267
Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Readings:
First Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9 - Israel saved by God’s own presence
Psalm 148 - The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Hebrews 2:10-18 - Christ shares flesh and blood to free humankind
Matthew 2:13-23 - The slaughter of innocent children
Liturgy reprinted from “Evangelical Lutheran Worship”, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress, used by permission of license #SBT004670 and One License A-709549; Prayers are from “Sundays & Seasons”, copyright 2024 Augsburg Fortress. Introductions to the readings are written by The Rev. Mark Oldenburg, Ph.D., Steck-Miller Professor Emeritus of the Art of Worship, United Lutheran Seminary.
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