1. Welcome 10:30am Service to Elk River Lutheran Church
12/24/2018
Welcome 10:30am Service
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.

2. Community Announcements
12/24/2018
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.
Sue Hecker – Quilts/Backpacks

3. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
12/24/2018
Sharing of the Peace P
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. C

4. Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
12/24/2018
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, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

5. Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
12/24/2018
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, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

6. Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
12/24/2018
Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
CHORUS Emmanuel, Emmanuel, You are the God who saves us, Worthy of all our praises. Come, have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus.

7. Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
12/24/2018
Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
VERSE 3 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.

8. Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
12/24/2018
Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
CHORUS Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Come, have Your way among us. We welcome You here, Lord Jesus.

9. Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
12/24/2018
Gathering Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
ENDING Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Emmanuel.

10. Confession and Forgiveness
Let us confess our sins with confidence in God’s promise of forgiveness. God, wonderful counselor, we confess that we have turned from your gifts and chosen our own way. P C

11. Confession and Forgiveness
Remember not our sins; remember us with your steadfast love. Show us your ways; teach us to walk in your light; and lead us in justice and truth, for the sake of your goodness in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. C

12. Confession and Forgiveness
Children of God, come with joy and draw water from the well of salvation. Remember the gift of baptism: your sin is washed away in the name of ☩ Jesus; you belong to Christ; you are anointed to serve. Stand up and raise your heads! The reign of God is near. Amen. P C

13. 12/24/2018
Greeting P
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. C

14. Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
12/24/2018
Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
VERSE 1 Good news of great joy For ev’ry woman, ev’ry man; This will be a sign to you: A baby born in Bethlehem. Come and worship, do not be afraid.

15. Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
12/24/2018
Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
VERSE 2 A company of angels, “Glory in the highest!” And on the earth, a peace among Those on whom His favor rests. Come and worship, do not be afraid.

16. Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
12/24/2018
Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
CHORUS My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me.

17. Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
12/24/2018
Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
VERSE 3 Unto you, a child is born, Unto us, a Son is giv’n; Let ev’ry heart prepare His throne, And ev’ry nation under Heav’n; Come and worship, do not be afraid.

18. Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
12/24/2018
Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
CHORUS My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me.

19. Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
12/24/2018
Song of Praise: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
CHORUS My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord, My soul magnifies the Lord. He has done great things for me, Great things for me.

20. 12/24/2018
Prayer of the Day P
Let us pray, As days get shorter and Christmas lights go up all around us, focus our attention on the true light of the world, Jesus Christ our savior and Lord. Amen. C

21. LiFT! Christmas Program
12/24/2018
LiFT! Christmas Program

22. 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king;
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Hymn of the Day (#267) “Joy to the World” v1, 2 & 4
1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her king;
let ev'ry heart prepare him room
and heav'n and nature sing,
and heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.

23. 2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ,
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Hymn of the Day (#267) “Joy to the World” v1, 2 & 4
2 Joy to the earth, 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. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove
12/24/2018
Hymn of the Day (#267) “Joy to the World” v1, 2 & 4
4 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.

25. Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer
12/24/2018
Prayers of Intercession – Bidding Prayer
Each prayer petition ends with a time for silent prayer and reflection, and then the following call and response: Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. P C

26. “The First Noel” & “We Three Kings” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
12/24/2018
Offertory
Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us.
“The First Noel” & “We Three Kings”
Featuring Katherine Horner
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Featuring Audrey Horner
Tithe.ly
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27. Offering Prayer
Let us pray,
Holy One, we bring before you the precious fruits of your creation, and with them our very lives. Teach us patience and hope as we care for all those in need until the coming of your Son, our Savior and Lord.
Amen. P C

28. 12/24/2018
Words of Institution P
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.

29. 12/24/2018
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…

30. 12/24/2018
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

31. 12/24/2018
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.

32. Communion Song “This is Love” with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12/24/2018
VERSE 1
Heaven’s splendor left behind,
The King of glory born to die;
God and man to reconcile,
You came to offer up Your life.

33. Communion Song “This is Love” with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12/24/2018
CHORUS
This is love, this is love;
Incarnate King, begotten Son;
You choose to make Your home in us.

34. Communion Song “This is Love” with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12/24/2018
VERSE 2
Worship feel that holy night,
Angel voices filled the sky;
Lowly shepherds raised their eyes
Following the star so bright. .

35. Communion Song “This is Love” with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12/24/2018
CHORUS
This is love, this is love;
Incarnate King, begotten Son;
You choose to make Your home in us.

36. Communion Song “This is Love” with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12/24/2018
BRIDGE
Come, Thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee.

37. Communion Song “This is Love” with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12/24/2018
CHORUS
This is love, this is love;
Incarnate King, begotten Son;
You choose to make Your home in us.

38. Communion Song “This is Love” with “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12/24/2018
CHORUS
This is love, this is love;
Incarnate King, begotten Son;
You choose to make Your home in us.

39. 12/24/2018
Communion Blessing P
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God's grace. Amen. C

40. Communion Prayer P
Let us pray.
God of abundance, we give you thanks that in this bread and cup we have feasted again on your endless love. Let that love overflow more and more in our lives, that we may be messengers to prepare your way, reflections of your holy light, and bearers of your eternal Word, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. C

41. Blessing of Congregation
12/24/2018
Blessing of Congregation P
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. C

42. Sending Song “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
12/24/2018
Sending Song “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
1 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today!

43. Sending Song “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
12/24/2018
Sending Song “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
2 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, and we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this!

44. Sending Song “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
12/24/2018
Sending Song “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
3 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save!

45. Go in peace. Share the Good News! We will! Thanks be to God.
12/24/2018
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.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship following this service.
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