New Life's Worship Service on December 25th, 2022, Christmas Day
Worship Service on December 25th, 2022, Christmas Day, at New Life Ev. Lutheran Church of Lake Zurich. Service folder/bulletin: http://www.newlife-wels.org/podcast/c... Before Service Prayer: Dear God of all glory, through eyewitnesses You have revealed to us Your Son as the Babe of Bethlehem, as the Savior at the cross, and as the King of heaven. Help us, therefore, to praise Him properly on the celebration of His incarnation, to receive Him humbly in His grace, and to look for Him to come again in glory, for His name's sake. Amen. Today's Theme: A SAVIOR BORN TO DWELL AMONG US: For centuries on Christmas Day the Church has read chapter one of St. John’s Gospel. There, in just a few simple words, Scripture describes the indescribable: "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (John 1:14). The word God had spoken in the Garden, promising to send a Savior who was part of mankind, came true. God Himself became flesh and blood—to be born under law, to suffer, and to die that He might redeem us. The Greek word translated "made His dwelling" can also be translated "pitched His tent". That word describes a temporary dwelling place. God came into our broken world to dwell for a time, so that one day we might go to God’s perfect home and dwell for all eternity. Unlike those Christmas Eve shepherds, we cannot see Christ with our eyes. Yet still He dwells among us. For He is the Word made flesh. As we listen to the Word today, we truly are hearing the voice of Christ. As we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we partake of His true body and blood. In Word and sacrament, still today, our Savior dwells among us, feeding our faith, preparing us for our true home. Today’s Service: “A Christmas Day Christmas Carol Communion Service,” reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-800156 and under CCLI license #1132777. Personal Preparation for Holy Communion: p. 295-296 "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal". Christian hymns preach Jesus Christ: crucified, risen and seated at God's right hand. The hymns in this service are from "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal" ©2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. Additional hymns: "Christian Worship Supplement" ©2008 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. #newlifewelslz
