1. Elk River Lutheran Church
12/3/17
Elk River Lutheran Church
December 17, 2017
10:30 am Service

2. Welcome to Elk River Lutheran Church
All are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.
We encourage children to participate in worship and communion.
Nursery is available, should you desire it.
Restrooms are located in fellowship area and lower level.

3. Community Announcements
Welcome guests! Thank you for worshipping with us. Please feel free to take home your worship bulletin for people and families to keep in your prayers. Visit for the latest information.

4. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
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Sharing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. P C

5. Gathering Song “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
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.

6. Gathering Song “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
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.

7. Gathering Song “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
VERSE 3
Sages, leave your contemplations,
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great desire of nations,
you have seen his natal star.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.

8. Gathering Song “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
VERSE 4
All creation, join in praising
God, the Father, Spirit, Son,
evermore your voices raising
to the eternal Three in One.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.

9. Confession and Forgiveness (p.94)
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who comes to wake us from sleep, who leads us into the light of grace. Amen. P C

10. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P
God of all time, We confess that we have not prepared for your merciful reign among us. We ignore our neighbors in need and fail in the labor of justice and peace. C
9:00 am

11. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
In your mercy forgive us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your light and to seek the things that will endure until Christ comes again in glory. Amen. C
9:00 am

12. Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven and all things are made new. Rejoice in this good news. Amen. P C
9:00 am

13. Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
VERSE 1 Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains; And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.

14. Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
CHORUS 1a Glo----ria, in excelsis Deo.

15. Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
VERSE 2 Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

16. Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
CHORUS 2 Glo----ria, in excelsis Deo.

17. Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
BRIDGE (band only) We will raise our voices, Deo, oh; Join the angel’s song on high, Deo,oh; We behold Your beautiful light, Shining glory through the night, Deo, oh.

18. Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
VERSE 1 Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains; And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.

19. Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
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Song of Praise “Angels We Have Heard on High”
CHORUS 2 Glo----ria, in excelsis Deo.

20. Prayer of the day
Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

22. Song of the Day “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)”
VERSE 1
Joy to the world! The Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King.
Let ev’ry heart prepare HIm room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing,

23. Song of the Day “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)”
VERSE 2
Joy to the world! The Savior reigns;
Let all their songs employ.
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

24. Song of the Day “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)”
CHORUS
Joy, unspeakable joy!
An overflowing well; No tongue can tell!
It rises in my soul, never lets me go!

25. Song of the Day “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)”
VERSE 3
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love

26. Song of the Day “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)”
CHORUS
Joy, unspeakable joy!
An overflowing well; No tongue can tell!
It rises in my soul, never lets me go!

27. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

28. 12/3/17
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

29. 12/3/17
Apostles’ Creed
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to Judge the living and the dead.

30. 12/3/17
Apostles’ Creed
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.

31. “Silent Night” “Toyland”
Offertory
Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
“Silent Night”
Featuring Grace Weber on the Cello
“Toyland”
Featuring Liam Weber on the Piano with Taylor Quinn

32. 12/3/17
Offering Prayer P
Let us pray, Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. C

33. Words of Institution
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. P

34. 12/3/17
The Lord’s Prayer C
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses…

35. 12/3/17
The Lord’s Prayer
…as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. C

36. 12/3/17
Communion Invitation
Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available.

37. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
VERSE 1
O come, divine Messiah.
The world is longing for the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flies away.

38. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
Pre-Chorus
Dear Savior come to tired earth
And bring the grace of dawn.
Dispel the night with Thy face;
Come, Messiah, come.

39. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
Chorus
O come, divine Messiah, come.

40. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
VERSE 2
O Thou whom nations sigh for,
Whom priest and prophet
long foretold,
Does break the captive fetters,
And brings the wayward home.

41. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
Pre-Chorus
Dear Savior come to tired earth
And bring the grace of dawn.
Dispel the night with Thy face;
Come, Messiah, come.

42. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
Chorus
O come, divine Messiah, come.

43. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
BRIDGE
There is hope today
that God, Himself, might shine
upon our souls and save.

44. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
Unto you a Savior comes, and
ev'rything will change,
Ev'rything will change.

45. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
There is hope today
that God, Himself, might shine
upon our souls and save.

46. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
Unto you a Savior comes, and
ev'rything will change,
Ev'rything will change.

47. Communion Song “Oh Come Thou Divine Messiah”
Chorus
O come, divine Messiah, come.

48. 12/3/17
Communion Blessing
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. P C

49. announcing your coming among us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Communion Prayer P
Let us pray.
God for whom we wait, you come to us in the broken bread and the cup we share.
Make us ready always to welcome Christ into our hearts, and send us forth to be your people in the world,
announcing your coming among us
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. C

50. Blessing of Congregation
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Blessing of Congregation
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

51. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
VERSE 1 Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.”

52. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Joyful, all ye nations, rise; Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

53. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

54. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
VERSE 2 Hail the heav'n born Prince of peace! Hail the Sun of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings.

55. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Mild He lays His glory by, Born that we no more may die, Born to raise each child of earth, Born to give us second birth.

56. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

57. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Chorus King of Heaven, come down; King of Heaven, come now; Let Your glory reign, Shining like the day; King of Heaven come;

58. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
King of Heaven, rise up, Who can stand against us; You are strong to save, In Your mighty name, King of Heaven come.

59. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
VERSE 3 Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb.

60. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! Hail, incarnate deity! Pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!

61. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

62. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
12/3/17
Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Chorus King of Heaven, come down; King of Heaven, come now; Let Your glory reign, Shining like the day; King of Heaven come;

63. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
12/3/17
Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
King of Heaven, rise up, Who can stand against us; You are strong to save, In Your mighty name, King of Heaven come.

64. Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
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Sending Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
ENDING King of Heaven, come down; King of Heaven, come now; Let Your glory reign, Shining like the day; King of Heaven come.

65. Special thanks to all who assisted during worship.
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Sending Dialog P
Go in peace. Share the Good News!
We will! Thanks be to God. C
Special thanks to all who assisted during worship.
If you would like to assist in worship or volunteer in other ways, please contact the office. Thanks.
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