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