Category: Worship Bulletins

Second Sunday of Christmas Gathering Confession and ForgivenessIn the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.Most merciful God,we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, ...

December 27, 2020First Sunday after Christmas WelcomeThe angel said to [the shepherds], “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11). As we gather we hear again the good news the angels proclaimed: God has come for all people through the birth of the one named Jesus. Through Bethlehem’s manger God comes into the chaos, messiness, and vulnerability of the world. In all things and at all times, we rejoice that God comes to save us and reigns in love. We come to adore Jesus who is Savior, Christ, and Lord. Confession and ForgivenessAmid the troubles and fears of this world, let us confess our sin and welcome God’s forgiveness, grace, and love. Sil...

Christmas Eve at Lord of LifeDecember 24, 2020 Christmas Carol – O Come, All Ye Faithful Lighting the Christ CandleHope in the midst of trouble. Peace in the presence of chaos. Joy in the company of sorrow. Love in the face of hatred. These are the gifts of the Christ Child. This is the wonder he brings - the mystery he embodies - the heart he shares for the world. We light the Christ candle this night - and give thanks for light that scatters the darkness and life that envelopes the world with love. Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and re...