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SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
January 5, 2020
AS WE GATHER… There is nothing in Scripture about Jesus’ growing up except what we hear today in the Gospel of St. Luke. Here Jesus makes His home within His heavenly Father’s house, discussing the Law and the Prophets with the teachers there, because they testified of Him. In the busyness of the family’s departure, Jesus is left behind. Though it might appear Jesus was disobedient, He is actually being obedient to the saving will and purpose of His Father in heaven, who sent Him to accomplish all things for our salvation.
L: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
L: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires are known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
L: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection
L: Most merciful God,
C: We confess that we are 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 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, 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.
L: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake God forgives you all your sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ he gives the power to become the children of God and gives to them the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
THE HYMN OF PRAISE LBW pg. 81-82
PRAYER OF THE DAY
L: Let us pray. Merciful Lord, You have revealed Your love for us in sending to us Your Son, whose obedience to Your will and purpose has rescued and redeemed us, a rebellious and hard-hearted people. By Your Holy Spirit build within us hearts of faith to receive what He has done with joy and to follow His example of obedience, reverencing Your Word and walking in Your ways; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: Amen.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Old Testament Lesson: I Kings 3:4-15
Solomon prays to the Lord for wisdom.
Jesus goes to Passover in Jerusalem and remains behind to
converse with the teachers in the temple.
SERMON HYMN: “Once in Royal David’s City”
Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed;
Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.
He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all,
And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall;
With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Savior holy.
For He is our childhood’s pattern, Day by day like us He grew;
He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew;
And He feels for all our sadness, And He shares in all our gladness.
And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love;
For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav’n above;
And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone.
Not in that poor, lowly stable with the oxen standing by
Shall we see Him, but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high.
Then like stars His children, crowned, All in white, His praise will sound!
C: I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
And born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again,
He ascended into heaven,
And is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The holy catholic church,
The communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body
And the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERINGS GATHERED
We give our offerings as a sign of our lives given the to the Lord in humble service
L: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
L: For the peace of the whole world, that wars cease and that people of every nation find lasting, perfect peace in Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, let Your light shine upon all nations.
L: For our partners in ministry—Zion Lutheran School, Celebrate Recovery, Love INC., Luther House, Camp Lutherwood, Philomath Community Services, We Care of Benton County, Dementia Warriors, Friends of the Family, that they take delight in Your love found in Jesus and have success in reaching out to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, let Your light shine upon our partners in ministry.
L: For those who profess faith in Jesus, here at Peace and in each church in Philomath, that the journey of the Wise Men inspires us to follow the light of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, let Your light shine upon Your Church.
L: For those who lay down their lives for their fellow men and women, including first responders, members of law enforcement, doctors and nurses, and those who wear the uniform of our country, that they take shelter in the arms of our Savior, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, let Your light shine upon those who sacrifice their lives.
L: For those who are sick and hospitalized, homebound, and for all who are sick in heart, mind, and body, (especially…), that their lives be touched by our Father’s healing mercy, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, let Your light shine upon all those who suffer.
L: For these and all other prayers and intercessions we have, that the petitions of our hearts may be known to the One who know and loves us all, let us pray to the Lord.
C: Lord, let Your light lead us to You. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING LBW pg. 88
PREFACE LBW pg. 88
SANCTUS LBW pg. 89
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER
AGNUS DEI LBW pg. 92
DISTRIBUTION
“Angels, from the Realms of Glory” LBW 50
“Infant Holy, Infant Lowly LBW 44
L: Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.
ALL: Amen.
CLOSING SONG: “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father, brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With ev’ry step I take, let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment, and live each moment in peace eternally!
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father, family are we.
Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With ev’ry step I take, let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment, and live each moment in peace eternally!
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
L: Go in peace! Serve the Lord!
C: Thanks be to God!