FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS December 29, 2024

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS December 29, 2024 AS WE GATHER A Rod has come forth from the stem of Jesse (Is. 11:1-5)—the Seed of David whose kingdom shall be established forever (2 Sam. 7:1-16). In the fullness of time, God sent fourth His Son Jesus to redeem us from the judgment of the Law (Gal. 4:1-7). Now He is presented in the temple in fulfillment of the Law and revealed to be “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel” (Luke 2:22-40). Christ has enlightened us in baptism, giving us to be adopted as sons of God and heirs of eternal life. Receiving the Holy Sacrament of His body and blood, we are prepared to depart this world in peace, for our eyes have seen the salvation of God in Him. ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 3 Ringing of the Bell Hymn of Invocation 375 Invocation p184 Confession/Absolution p184 †The Service of the Word † Introit p12 of bulletin Kyrie p186 Gloria in Excelsis p187 Salutation/Collect p189 Old Testament Reading p575 Isaiah 11:1-5 Psalm 89: 1-8, antiphon: v. 8 Front of Hymnal Epistle Reading p974 Galatians 4:1-7 Alleluia and Verse p190 Holy Gospel p857 Luke 2:22-40 Nicene Creed p191 Hymn of the Day 372 Sermon Offertory 192 Offering (please sign attendance book in pew) Prayer of the Church † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p194 Sanctus p195 Lord’s Prayer p196 The Words of our Lord p197 Pax Domini p197 Agnus Dei p198 Distribution Hymns 623, 381, 365, 366, 382 Nunc Dimittis p199 Thanksgiving p200 Salutation and Benedicamus p201 Benediction p202 Hymn to Depart 937