1. Christmas 1

2. GOD WELCOMES US Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen

3. We sing a hymn/song

4. We pray Psalm 148 Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise the Lord! All his angels; all his host! Praise the Lord! Sun and moon; and all you shining stars! Praise the Lord! You highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Praise the Lord!

5. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed. Praise the Lord! You sea monsters and all deeps! Praise the Lord! Fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command! Praise the Lord!

6. Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Praise the Lord! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Praise the Lord! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Praise the Lord!

7. Young men and women alike, old and young together! Praise the Lord! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord!

8. We pray The Lord be with you And also with you. Let us pray.

9. Almighty and merciful God, we thank you for sending your Son to become human like us, so that we might become your children. Make us who trust in Jesus to be more and more like him. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

10. GOD SPEAKS TO US Old Testament Reading – 1 Samuel 2:18-20,26 (after the reading) This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

11. Epistle Reading – Colossians 3:12-17 (after the reading) This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

12. Gospel Reading – Luke 2:41-52 (after the gospel) This is the gospel of the Lord Praise be to you, O Christ Lord Jesus, thank you for growing up obedient to your earthly parents and to your heavenly Father. Help us to enjoy being in the Father's house. Amen.

13. We sing a hymn/song

14. We listen to the address

15. We confess our faith I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.

16. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

17. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. * ‘catholic’ here meaning 'universal'

18. GOD RECEIVES OUR OFFERING We sing a hymn/song as our offering is received

19. Let us pray. Gracious Father, we offer with joy and thanks what you have first given us – ourselves, our time, and our possessions – as signs of your goodness and symbols of our love. Accept them for the sake of Jesus Christ, who offered himself for us. Amen.

20. We pray for ourselves and the world Prayer response: Lord Jesus: hear our prayer.

21. The Lord’s Prayer 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.

22. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

23. Let us praise the Lord. Thanks be to God. Christ the Son of God give us joy and peace by his presence with us. And the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be with us always. Amen

24. We sing a hymn/song