FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS December 31, 2023

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS December 31, 2023 AS WE GATHER As people who bear the name of Christ, we are clothed with garments of salvation and covered with righteousness. This lavish wardrobe is given to the children of God, Jews and Gentiles alike, who, in utter joy, cry out “Abba!” Father!” In Jesus, we see the salvation and righteousness of God, just like Simeon. What a wonderful in heritance-to know and to be known by and claimed by the Son sent from God! ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 3 Ringing of the Bell Hymn of Invocation 367 Invocation p184 Confession/Absolution p184 †The Service of the Word † Introit p186 Kyrie p186 Gloria in Excelsis p187 Salutation/Collect p189 Old Testament p621 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 111 Front of Hymnal Epistle Reading p974 Galatians 4:4-7 Alleluia/Verse p190 Holy Gospel p857 Luke 2:22-40 Nicene Creed p191 Hymn of the Day 382 Sermon Offertory 380 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 618,390,897,896 Nunc Dimittis p199 Thanksgiving p200 Salutation and Benedicamus p201 Benediction p202 Hymn to Depart 386