Scripture Lessons
Isaiah 9:2-11 (Those in darkness have seen a great light; unto us a child is born)
Psalm 96 (great is the Lord; bring offerings, all nations!)
itus 2:11-14 (God’s grace revealed in the flesh, gives strength to be upright, pious)
Luke 2:1-20 (The birth of Jesus and visitation of the shepherds)
Opening hymn: LBW #45, O Come, All Ye Faithful (LSB #379, ELW #283)
Hymn of Praise: LBW #60, Hark the Herald Angels Sing (LSB #380, ELW #270)
Hymn of Day: LBW #51, From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
(LSB #358, ELW #268)
OR WOV #638, Holy Child Within the Manger (a nice Marty Haugen piece)
Communion Hymn #1: LBW #72, ‘Twas In the Moon of Wintertime (ELW #284)
OR WOV #643, Once in Royal David’s City (LSB #376, ELW #269)
Communion Hymn #2: LBW #69, I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve (ELW #271)
Communion Hymn #3: LBW #44, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (LSB #393, ELW #276)
Hymn during candle lighting: LBW #65, Silent Night, Holy Night
(LSB #363, ELW #281)
Closing Hymn: LBW #39, Joy to the World (LSB #387, ELW #267)
