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FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

30th December, 2012

Service with CommunionSimplified

Spoken FormThis Service is a revision of the

“Simplified form of the communion service”Released by the LCA

Commission on Worship in 1989.

OPENING SENTENCE M: Let the peace of Christ rule in your

hearts,

C: since as members of one body you were called to peace.

(Col 3:15 NIV)

PREPARATION

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

Introduction to the confession of sins

Friends in Christ:Let us confess our sins to God our

Father and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

C: We confess that we are born in bondage 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 failed to do.


We have not loved you with our whole heart,

And we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves.

We deserve your eternal punishment.


For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,

Have mercy on us.

Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.


M: As a called and ordained servant of the word, I announce the grace of God to all of you. On behalf of my Lord Jesus Christ, and by his command, I forgive the sins of all of you who repent and believe, in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ

To prepare for Holy Baptism we sing:


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Judith Beatrice O’Neill 1930 -


1. We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ,

who died and rose again;

he lives to break the power of sin

and over death to reign.


2. We praise you that this child now shares

the freedom Christ can give,

has died to sin with Christ, and now

with Christ is raised to live.


3. We praise you, Lord, that now this child

is grafted to the vine,

is made a member of your house

and bears the cross as sign.


4. We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ,

he loves this child we bring:

he frees, forgives, and heals us all,

he lives and reigns as King.

†

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Holy Baptism

Welcome Ryan Lucas Hahnin the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Holy baptismSCRIPTURAL COMMAND:

Our Lord Jesus Christ says: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

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Holy baptism ADDRESS

The word of God teaches that we are born

sinful and unclean, but God washes us

clean in the waters of baptism, and we are

born again as his children. Through

baptism our heavenly Father forgives us

our sins and unites us with our Lord Jesus

Christ, so that we share in his death and

resurrection. And the Holy Spirit renews us

and gives us eternal life.

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Holy baptism ADMONITION

Since you have brought him to be baptised, you are responsible for his upbringing in the church. Remember him in your prayers. Bring him to the services in God's house and teach him the Lord's Prayer, the Creed and the Ten Commandments.

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Holy baptism ADMONITION

Remind him of his baptism, set him a good example, and provide for him instruction in the faith.

Do you intend to do this? Yes, I do.

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Holy baptism

OPENING OF EARS AND MOUTH

The Lord made the deaf hear and the

dumb speak. Therefore in His name I

say: Be opened, so that you may hear

and speak the word of God.

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Holy baptism

SIGNING WITH THE CROSS

Ryan, receive the mark of the holy cross

†, as a sign that Christ the crucified has

redeemed you.

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Holy baptism

PRAYERM: Let us pray.

Eternal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: give Ryan your grace through rebirth by the Holy Spirit. Receive him according to your promise: ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.’

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Holy baptism

PRAYERWash him clean and make him holy, so

that he may enter your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

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Holy baptismRECEPTION OF GOSPEL

Ryan, receive the good news of our Lord

Jesus Christ who says: I tell you the truth,

no one can see the kingdom of God

without being born again; no one can enter

the kingdom of God without being born

through water and the Spirit. Flesh gives

birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to

spirit.

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LORD’S PRAYER

Ryan, when Jesus taught his disciples to pray he gave them his own prayer. Receive the prayer of our Lord as we pray together:

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LORD’S PRAYER(We pray together)

Our Father in heaven,

Hallowed be your name,

Your kingdom come,

Your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

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LORD’S PRAYER

Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours,

now and for ever. Amen.

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Holy baptismTRANSITIONAL BLESSING

M: The Lord watch over you, as you go

out and as you come in, now and

forever.

C: Amen

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Holy baptismRENUNCIATION AND CONFESSION

M: Parents and Sponsors of Ryan, answer on behalf of him as he renounces the devil and declares allegiance to the Triune God.

Ryan Lucas Hahn,do you reject the devil and everything he does, so that you will no longer be led by him?

S: Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismRENUNCIATION AND CONFESSION

M: Ryan, do you believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth?

S: Yes, I do.

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Holy baptism

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried? He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.

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Holy baptism

He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Yes, I do.

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Holy baptism

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy

Christian* church, the communion of

saints, the forgiveness of sins, the

resurrection of the body, and the life

everlasting?

Yes, I do.

* “Christian” or 'catholic' here means 'universal’

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Holy baptismDESIRE FOR BAPTISM

Ryan, do you want to be baptised?

Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismBAPTISM

M: Ryan Lucas Hahn, I baptise you in the name of the Father †

and of the Son †

and of the Holy Spirit †.

C: Amen.

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Holy baptismLAYING ON OF HANDS

God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who has given you new birth by water

and the Spirit and has forgiven you all

your sins, strengthen you with his Spirit,

so that you receive eternal life.

Amen.

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Holy baptismPRESENTATION OF CANDLE

Because you belong to the Lord,

you are in the light. So live as

a child of the light.

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Holy baptismPRAYER

M: Let us pray for Ryan.Merciful Father, we thank you that you

extend your church throughout the world. As you have written Ryan’s name in the book of life and have made him a member of the body of your Son, guide him, so that with all your saints, he may reach his heavenly home; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

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Holy baptismRECEPTION

M: Members of Trinity congregation: Receive Ryan, whom God has given to us as our brother in Christ. Pray for him and be a good example to him.

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Holy baptismPEACE

The peace of the Lord † be with you.

Amen.

Liturgy of the Word

The Greeting

M: The Lord be with youC: And also with you

Prayer of the day M: Let us pray that through Jesus we

share in God's nature. Almighty and merciful God, we

thank you for sending your Son to become human like us, so that we might become your children.

Make us who trust in Jesus to be more and more like him.

Prayer of the day For he lives and reigns with you and

the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 CEV

The boy Samuel in the service of the Lord.

R: The first reading for the first Sunday after Christmas is written in 1 Samuel Chapter 2 beginning at verse 18.

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

18The boy Samuel served the LORD and wore a special linen garment 19and the clothes his mother made for him. She would bring new clothes every year, when she and her husband came to offer sacrifices at Shiloh.

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

20Eli would always bless Elkanah and his wife and say, "Samuel was born in answer to your prayers. Now you have given him to the LORD. I pray that the LORD will bless you with more children to take his place." After Eli had blessed them, Elkanah and Hannah would return home.

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

26Each day the LORD and his people liked Samuel more and more

This is the Word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 148 CEV

R: The Psalm is Psalm 148 R: Praise the Lord from the heavens;

praise him in the heights! C: Praise the Lord!R: All his angels; all his host! C: Praise the Lord!

PSALM 148 CEV

R: Sun and moon; and all you shining stars!

C: Praise the Lord!R: You highest heavens, and you waters

above the heavens! C: Praise the Lord!

PSALM 148 CEV

R: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.

C: Praise the Lord!R: You sea monsters and all deeps! C: Praise the Lord!

PSALM 148 CEV

R: Fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command!

C: Praise the Lord!R: Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and

all cedars! C: Praise the Lord!R: Wild animals and all cattle, creeping

things and flying birds! C: Praise the Lord!

PSALM 148 CEV

R: Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!

C: Praise the Lord!R: Young men and women alike, old and

young together! C: Praise the Lord!R: Let them praise the name of the Lord,

for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven.

PSALM 148 CEV

He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him.

C: Praise the Lord!C: Glory to the Father and the Son and

the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

second reading

Colossians 3:12-17 CEV

Christian life in the world

R: The second reading for today is written in Colossians Chapter 3 beginning at verse 12.

Colossians 3:12-17

12God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people.

So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. 13Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.

Colossians 3:12-17

14Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together. 15Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.

Colossians 3:12-17

16Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other.

With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

Colossians 3:12-17

17Whatever you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks to God the Father because of him.

This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Colossians 3:12-17

• 12God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people.

• So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. 13Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.

• 14Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together. 15Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.

• 16Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other.

• With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

• 17Whatever you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks to God the Father because of him.

• This is the Word of the Lord • C: Thanks be to God•

The holy gospel

Luke 2:41-52 CEV

The boy Jesus in his Father's house

M: The Holy Gospel is written in Chapter 2 of Luke beginning at verse 42.

C: Glory to You O Lord, Light of the world.

Luke 2:41-52

M: 41Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for Passover. 42And when Jesus was twelve years old, they all went there as usual for the celebration.

Luke 2:41-52

43After Passover his parents left, but they did not know that Jesus had stayed on in the city. 44They thought he was travelling with some other people, and they went a whole day before they started looking for him.

Luke 2:41-52

45When they could not find him with their relatives and friends, they went back to Jerusalem and started looking for him there.

46Three days later they found Jesus sitting in the temple, listening to the teachers and asking them questions.

Luke 2:41-52

47Everyone who heard him was surprised at how much he knew and at the answers he gave.

48When his parents found him, they were amazed. His mother said, "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been very worried, and we have been searching for you!”

Luke 2:41-52

49Jesus answered, "Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I would be in my Father's house?"

50But they did not understand what he meant.

Luke 2:41-52

51Jesus went back to Nazareth with his parents and obeyed them. His mother kept on thinking about all that had happened. 52Jesus became wise, and he grew strong. God was pleased with him and so were the people.

This is the Gospel of the LordC: Praise to you O Christ, Light of the

world.

Prayer after gospel

M: Lord Jesus, thank you for growing up obedient to your earthly parents and to your heavenly Father.

Help us to enjoy being in the Father's house.

C: Amen.

We sing:

O happy home

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O seilig Haus, wo man dich aufgenommen

Carl Johann Philipp Spitta (1801-1859)

Tr. Sarah Laurie Findlater, 1858

Revised, Hymnal Compilers

O happy home

1. O happy home, where You are loved the dearest,

O loving Friend, and Saviour of our race;

And where among the guests there never can be

One who can hold such high and honoured place. »

O happy home

O happy home, where two in heart united

In holy faith and blessed hope are one,

Where both to You their love have truly promised,

And serve You till their earthly course is run.

O happy home

2 . O happy home, whose little ones are given

Early to You in humble faith and prayer,

To You, their friend, who from the heights of heaven

Guides them, and guards with more than mother’s care. »

O happy home

O happy home, where each one serves You, lowly,

Whatever his task at home he must do.

Each humble task shall seem both great and holy

When it is done, O Lord, as unto You.

O happy home

3. O happy home, where you are not forgotten

When bliss and joy is flowing full and true;

O happy home, where every wounded spirit

Is brought, O great physician, right to You »

O happy home

Until at last, when earthly toil is ended,

All meet You, Lord, in that blessed home above

From where You came, and where You have ascended,

Your everlasting home of peace and love. †

Sermon

We sing as our free will offering is

received:

Praise the Lord, you heavens adore him;

v.1 TIS 93

v.2,3 The Psalter (1912)

based on Psalm 148


1. Praise the Lord, you heavens adore him;

praise him, angels in the height; sun and moon, rejoice before him, praise him, all you stars and light.

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Praise the Lord, for he has spoken, worlds his mighty voice obeyed: laws, that never shall be broken, for their guidance he has made.


2. On the earth let all things praise him:

seas and all that they contain, stormy winds that do his bidding, hail and lightning, snow and rain.

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Hills and mountains, praise your Maker;

praise him, all you flocks and herds.

Fields and orchards, sing his glory; praise him, creeping things and

birds.


3. All you nations, come before him:

earthly rulers and all kings, men and women, parents, children, join with all created things.

»


Praise the God of our salvation, who restores from sin and shame. Heaven and earth and all creation, praise and glorify his name.

†

Offering prayer C: Thank you, loving heavenly

Father, for sending your Son to live among us.

Teach us to trust in him, to forget about ourselves, and to follow his example of humility and service, doing everything in his name.

Amen.

Prayer of the church Call to prayer

The word of the prophets has been fulfilled: the Lord has come to his temple. Let us pray to God who is here with us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Prayer of the church Response

M: Lord, you have given us your salvation:

C: Hear the prayer of your servants.

Prayer of the church Concluding prayer

M: God our Father, we give you thanks for all you have done for us. Hear our prayers, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Liturgy of the lord’s supper

PREFACE

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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PREFACE

M: It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Preface

You have revealed your glorious presence to us in a new way through the mystery of the Word made flesh, so that as we see you in your Son, we are drawn to love you whom we cannot see.

Preface

And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name:

Holy, holy, holy

C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might;

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

LORD’S PRAYER

C: Our Father in heaven,

Hallowed be your name,

Your kingdom come,

Your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

LORD’S PRAYER

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

Now and forever. Amen

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WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said: Take and eat; this is † my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTIONM: In the same way he took the cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink of it, all of you; this is † my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

COMMUNION INVITATION

M:As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

C: Thanks be to God.

M: Come, everything is ready.

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DISTRIBUTION

Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you.

Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

During the distribution the Minister and his assistant says:

dismissal

M: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ make you strong in body and soul to life eternal. Go in peace.†C: Amen.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

M: Let us pray.C: Lord, as we have received the body

and blood of your Son in this sacrament, help us to be subject to you, the Father of all, and follow the pattern of Christ, who, in obedience to your will, gave up his life for us, yet lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Conclusion blessing

M: Christ the Son of God give you joy and peace by his presence with you; . .

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on

you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with

favour,† and give you peace. C: Amen.

DISMISSALM: Go in peace.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.

C: In the name of Christ. Amen.

We Sing our closing hymn:

Lord who left the highest heaven v.1,3,5,6

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Timothy Dudley-Smith 1926 - (1962)

Lord who left the highest heaven

1. Lord, who left the highest heavenfor a homeless human birthand, a child within a stable,came to share the life of earth:With your grace and mercy blessall who suffer homelessness.


3. Lord, who lived secure and settled,

safe within the Father’s plan,and in wisdom, stature, favourgrowing up from boy to man:With your grace and mercy blessall who strive for holiness.


5. Lord, who in your cross and passion

hung beneath a darkened sky,yet whose thoughts were for your

mother,and a thief condemned to die:May your grace and mercy reston the helpless and distressed.


6. Lord, who rose to life triumphantwith our whole salvation won,risen, glorified, ascended,all the Father’s purpose done:May your grace, all conflict past, bring your children home at last.

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Go in peace Let the word of Christ

dwell in you richly.

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