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CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24, 2017 1:30, 3:30, and 5:30 pm

Redeemer Lutheran Church -Rochester, Minnesota

WELCOME!

“Christ the Savior is born!”  May the peace from God in Jesus bring joy and hope into your life this Christmas Eve, and into the lives of others for whom you pray. 

Holy Communion is celebrated in each service today.  We invite those who acknowledge their sinfulness, recognize that Christ’s body and blood are truly present for our forgiveness, and are willing to give witness to the unity of their faith with this community, to join with us in receiving the sacrament.  For those who for health or conscience reasons are not able to receive wine, please note that there is a cup of white grape juice in the middle of each tray.  Our nursery is open during all services this afternoon and evening, but is not staffed.   (*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the Service. 

 

  PRE‐SERVICE  (1:30 pm)  “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – Ken Ikier     (3:30 pm)  “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – Ken Ikier         “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” – Ken Ikier  WELCOME AND GREETINGS  (We welcome our fellow worshippers.)  (*) OPENING PRAYER      

We Come Into God’s Presence

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(*) PROCESSIONAL HYMN    “Angels From The Realms of Glory” ........................... LSB 367  (*) INVOCATION P:  We are gathered as a family of believers to celebrate the birth of our Savior in the name 

of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. C:   Amen P:   In this Christmas Child, our God has come to us to be our Immanuel through His birth. C:   We have seen His Glory. P:   In this Christmas Child, our God has come to us to be our be our Savior through His 

cross. C:   We have seen His glory. P:  In this Christmas Child, our God has come to us to give us eternal hope through His 

resurrection. C:   We have seen His Glory.  (*) CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION P:  Today we celebrate that we have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only C:  Even while we are unworthy and sinful. P:  Today we are reminded that our Christmas child, full of glory C:  Came to us in grace and truth. P:  We confess our sins to him today trusting that he hears us and gives to us the glory of 

His love and forgiveness. C:  Heavenly Father, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and fill us with Your glory of 

grace and truth. Amen. P:  Hear the angel’s words, "She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name 

Jesus, because he will save His people from their sins." He came to you in grace and truth. He came to you in love and forgiveness and it is my joy, as your pastor, to announce to you today that in the life, death, and resurrection of your Christmas Savior yours sins are forgiven in His name. 

C:  We have seen His glory, Amen!   (*) PRAISE RESPONSE  (LSB 361, st. 2 & 4) 

For Christ is born of Mary, and, gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond’ring love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the king and peace to all the earth!  O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Immanuel!   (Please be seated.) 

  

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ANTHEM  (5:30 pm)  “The Glory Of The Father” – Sounds of Praise  

  SCRIPTURE READINGS L:  The Old Testament Reading for Christmas Eve is from Isaiah the chapter forty.    1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,  and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord 's hand double for all her sins.   3 A voice of one calling: "In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. 5 And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Isaiah 40:1‐5 NIV  L:  This is the Word of the Lord. C:  Thanks be to God.  L:  The Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians, chapter four.    13 It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself. 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.   16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.    2 Corinthians 4:13‐18 NIV  L:  This is the Word of the Lord. C:  Thanks be to God.  (Please stand to sing.)  (*) RESPONSE  (LSB 370, st. 1) 

What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the king, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary! 

 

God Speaks to Us

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(*) THE CHRISTMAS GOSPEL P:  The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the first chapter. C:  We want to see His glory!    1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.   6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.   9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.   14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.   John 1:1‐14 NIV  P:   This is the Good News of Great Joy C:  We have seen His glory!   (*) GOSPEL RESPONSE  (LSB 370, st. 2) 

Why lies He in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, the cross be borne for me, for you; Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary!  (Please be seated.) 

 ANTHEM  (3:30 pm)  “Sing Gloria” – Cherub Choir  CHILDREN’S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with small children.)  HYMN    “Angels We Have Heard On High” ............................................................... LSB 368  SERMON  “Come and See” – John 1:1‐14    

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 GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (Unless otherwise designated, special offerings will be distributed as follows: 50% Local Ministry, 15% Camp Omega, 10% Rochester Servant Event, 10% KINDLE, 15% Salvation Army Emergency Fund.)   FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION 

(Please fill in and pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.)   MUSICAL OFFERING  (1:30 pm)  “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” – Ken Ikier   (3:30 pm)  “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child” – Angelic Chimes   (5:30 pm)  “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” – Sounds of Praise          ‐ Terry Bird, Soprano Sax   (When the offerings are brought forward, please stand to sing. . .)  (*) OFFERTORY  (LSB 383, st. 2) 

The Word becomes incarnate and yet remains on high, And cherubim sing anthems to shepherds from the sky. Proclaim the Savior’s birth: “To God on high be glory and peace to all the earth!” 

  (*) CHRISTMAS CREED 

I believe in God the Father, Creator of all things, who sent His Son as my Savior.  I believe  in Jesus Christ, my Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, announced by angels, worshiped by the Wise Men; who lived to suffer, die, and rise again, to free me from sin, death and the power of the devil.  I believe  in the Holy Spirit, who has brought me  to  faith  in  the Christ and by whose continuous work in my heart I am ever led to lay before the feet of Christ my worship, my life, my love, to live under Him as my King, both now and forevermore.  Amen. 

     

We Respond To God’s Word

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(*) PRAYERS P:  Lord in your mercy C:  Hear our prayer.  (*) LORD’S PRAYER     (tune: LSB 366) 

 Our Father, Lord on heav’n’s high throne, Most holy be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done On earth, in heaven, the same. Give us this day the food we need; Forgiven may we be; Into temptation do not lead; From evil set us free. 

Yours is the kingdom, unto You In grateful love we bow; And Yours the pow’r; Lord, let us view Your mighty presence now. The glory Yours; Your praise be sung By angel hosts and men In ev’ry land, by ev’ry tongue  Forevermore. Amen. 

  

  (*) WORDS OF INSTITUTION  P:  The peace of the Lord be with you always. C:  Amen.  (*) AGNUS DEI  (tune: LSB 358) 

O Lamb of God, you take away  The sin of all; now hear us pray,  And grant us from our sin release,  Have mercy on us! Grant us peace. (Please be seated.) 

 For the 3:30 and 5:30 pm services, distribution is continuous ‐‐ we will not kneel. When directed by the usher, proceed in two lines to the front, then go to the left or right to receive the bread, and then the wine, returning by the side aisle (or through the Chapel).  Those in the Chapel will commune last, coming in the side door, and then returning directly to the Chapel.  DISTRIBUTION MUSIC (3:30 pm) ANTHEM “Little Drummer Boy” – Alleluia Singers 

HYMN    “Away In A Manger” ............................................................................. LSB 364 HYMN    “Once In Royal David’s City” ................................................................. LSB 376 HYMN    “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear” ..................................................... LSB 366 HYMN    “From Heaven Above To Earth I Come” ............................................... LSB 358 

God Serves Us His Holy Meal

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  (When all have communed, please stand for the common dismissal and to sing. . .)  (*) NUNC DIMITTUS  (tune: LSB 358) 

Oh, thank the Lord, whose goodness sure  And steadfast love fore’er endure!  Our eyes have seen, our ears have heard,  And we have tasted of his word. 

  (*) POST COMMUNION PRAYER P:   With angel hosts we sing your praise, our Emmanuel C:   Rejoice! We have seen His glory! P:   For you have come close to us...in this place...in this meal C:   Rejoice! We have seen His glory! P:   Remain with us, O Emmanuel, that we may spread your good news of great joy to all C:   Rejoice! We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only full of grace and truth.   Amen.   (*) BENEDICTION (Based upon John 20:31)  P:   May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, 

the eagerness of  the shepherds,  the determination of  the magi, and  the peace of  the Christ Child. And may the Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and forevermore!  

All:   We have seen His glory! Amen!    (*) HYMN  “Silent Night, Holy Night”  ........................................................................... LSB 363  

(In memory of Gerhardt Poch, let us all sing stanza 1 in German  and then sing stanzas 1,2,3 in English.)  

  

           

God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim

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BLESSED TO SERVE  Message .......................................... Pastor Adam Koglin Children’s Message ............................ Josh Heirigs, DCE Organist/Sounds of Praise Dir. ...... April Beckman, DPM Cherub  Choir/Angelic  Chimes/  Sounds  of  Praise Director .......................................... April Beckman, DPM Alleluia Singers Directors ............. Joel and Kris Mueller Acolytes    1:30 pm .  Brandon Mueller/Kylee Hartson/Tyler Jerabek    3:30 pm .............................. Seamus Olive / Liam Olive    5:30 pm ........................... Alyssa Fick / Katie Berquam Elders   1:30 pm ....... Kelly Anderson/Tom Werle/Mark Radtke   3:30 pm .................. Jeff Ihrke/Lynn Meyer/Mike Holst   5:30 pm .. Jeff Schoppers/Mark Radtke/Randy Hellickson Greeters    1:30 pm ....................................... Kurt and Clare West     3:30 pm ..................... Ladue Vatland / Jerry and Bonnie Ott    5:30 pm ............................................... Caroline Ferdig 

Lectors    1:30 pm ..............................................  Donna Mundell    3:30 pm ...............................................Michael Harvey    5:30 pm ...............................................Michael Harvey Technology Helpers    1:30 pm ................................................ Stephen Smith    3:30 pm ................................................... Heidi Diercks    5:30 pm .............................................. Blake Hellickson Ushers    1:30 pm ............. Tom Harnack/Dale Hass/Larry Stoen    3:30 pm ............. Jim Bronk/Dean Jensen/Dave Zarling    5:30 pm ...................... Ed Feeder / Al & Jill Horstmann Welcome Center    1:30 pm .................................... Diana and Larry Stoen    3:30 pm ................................ Terry and Sharon Muller    5:30 pm ...................................... Dan and Terri Zemke  

 

  

 

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP led by our Youth will be at 11 pm.  This service is 

completely different than our afternoon services. Join us as our youth present their drama,  

“Broken Perfection… Lost Control …

HOPE.”   

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP with Holy Communion will be at 9:00 am.  Please join us! 

Week of 12-24-2017

Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights

Week of December 24, 2017

Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Julie Gehrking, Harlan Petersen, Tami

Timbeross, Marty Cordes, Dick Miller, Wil Mennecke, Donna Mundell, Bill Kraus, Ted Saxman, Donna Rahlf, Mark Kuisle, Dustin Seering

Receiving Hospice care: Rita Priebe, Bob Salley, Merilynn Schacht

PRAYER CHAINS – If you have a prayer request, call Gail Sim (289-2087), the church office (289-5147), or send an email to Lori Hameister at littlebitmoo@gmail.com. PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your pew rack and you’ll see our prayer request cards! These cards will be collected by one of the pastors during the offering time.

SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS Sunday, December 31, 9:20 am

STRUCTURE OF THE LCMS Josh leads this discussion on the Structure of the LCMS. Please join him in the Fellowship Hall for this class!

PASTOR LOOS INSTALLATION PLANS!

WELCOME TEAM We are all very excited for Ben and Christine Loos’ arrival. They are expected to arrive January 2nd or 3rd. We are still looking for volunteers to help with cleaning, snow removal (if needed), unloading boxes, unpacking, setting up beds, ongoing check in, other ideas, etc., please contact Mandie Anderson, mandie615@gmail.com, 414-303-2501. GIVING BOARD There is a Congregational “Giving Board” in the Welcome Center with items we would like to give to the Loos’ welcoming them to their new home in Rochester. This will include cleaning supplies, household staples, home cooked meals for the first few days of arrival, gift cards to gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores. Please take a Post It and return the item to the church or church office by December 27th. If you have any questions about the “Giving Board,” please contact Mandie Anderson, mandie615@gmail.com, 414-303-2501. INSTALLATION DINNER If you are interested in helping with the Installation Dinner on January 7th, please contact Jodi Hellickson, Hellickson.Jodi@mayo.edu. This will include kitchen help, set up, clean up, etc. If you would like to attend the Installation Dinner, please sign up at the Welcome Center by December 31st.

NOW AVAILABLE in the Narthex Portals of Prayer for January through

March. LWML WINTER Quarterlies. Ladies,

please look for the copy with your name in the right-hand corner.

2018 Offering Envelopes

2 Week of 12-24-2017

ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 14—12:30 pm

Thanks to our youth who will be serving a light lunch following the late service, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall.

Childcare will be provided for our little ones. All members of Redeemer, 18 and over, are

voting members of Redeemer and are encouraged to attend. Others are welcome as guests.

The Annual Report will be available the

weekend of December 30/31 for you to review before the meeting.

On the Agenda will be….. - Proposed 2018 Budget - Staff Reports - Team/Committee Reports - Proposed Missions for 2018

JOIN US FOR VBS 2018 July 16-20

9 am to Noon

The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based class that teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. This class will lead you deeper into: Investing basic estate planning purposeful living safeguarding your legacy discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity When: February 11 - March 25 (7 Sundays) Time: 4-5:30pm Cost: $119 Where: Fellowship Hall Register and buy materials in church office. Desserts and child care will be provided. Contact: Kate Brown (515-339-9804 or kate.brown55@gmail.com)

3 Week of 12-24-2017

The Week at a Glance

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23

** NO 5:30 pm WORSHIP ** Youth Christmas Eve Practice—5:30 pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

** NO 8:00 am OR 10:40 am WORSHIP ** Youth Christmas Eve Practice—10 am WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION—1:30 pm WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION—3:30 pm WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION—5:30 pm CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION—11:00 pm

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION—9:00 am

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26

Couples in Christ CC—6 pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30

Service of Prayer/Healing—5:30 pm HOLY COMMUNION—5:30 pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31

Service of Prayer/Healing—8:00 & 10:40 am HOLY COMMUNION—8:00 & 10:40 am Blood Pressures—Nurse Office—9:00 am Sunday School—9:20 am Adult Bible Classes—9:20 am

NO PYROS OR IGNITE on Dec 24 or 31 due to the holidays. See you back on January 7.

If you have questions about any of these events, contact: Josh Heirigs, DCE (923-6288) OR joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com

Youth Highlights!

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR FAMILY OF BELIEVERS? Step One - Attend our "Introductions" Class: This is offered on January 12, from 9:30am to Noon. Here you will get an opportunity to understand what is most important to our Family of Believers, as well as our mission, vision, and values. Step Two - Welcome To The Family Weekend (Jan 27th and 28th.) Saturday 9:30 - Noon : At this event we

will help you look at the unique spiritual gifts you have been given, give you a tour of our facility, and have you meet your Ministry Mentors who will walk with you in your first year.

Sunday 9:20 am - Your Ministry Mentors will introduce you in the Bible Study Hour

Sunday 10:40 am - During this service you will be received as new members

Our next Welcome To The Family Weekend will be May 19/20, 2018. For more information contact: Scott Okuno - Assimilation Team Lead okuno.scott@gmail.com Ardis Jenkins - Assimilation Team Contact ardisjenkins@gmail.com Pastor Adam Koglin akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com

Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE -- Rochester MN 55904

Phone - (507) 289-5147 Fax - (507) 289-7887 E-mail: office@redeemer-rochester.com

Web site: http://www.redeemer-rochester.com

WELCOME VISITORS Whether looking for a church home or just here for the day, we are glad to have you as our guests. Please sign the red Friendship Registration pad in your pew and pick up a visitor packet in the Narthex. Remember that you are our guests; the offering is for our members who support the work of the church through their voluntary gifts.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 and 10:40 am HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in each service the weekends of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the

month. We invite those who acknowledge their sinfulness, recognize that Christ’s body and blood are truly present for our forgiveness, and are willing to give witness to the unity of their faith with this community, to join with us in receiving the sacrament. For those who for health or conscience reasons are not able to receive wine, please note that there is a cup of white grape juice in the middle of each tray. Gluten-free wafers are available in the middle of the bread tray for those with that allergy.

CHILDREN are always welcome at Redeemer. Parents should note that according to your needs and preferences, 1) children’s bulletins and “color bags” are available in the narthex; 2) our nursery is staffed each Sunday morning during the 9:20 am Education Hour and the 10:40 am service. The Nursery is located just off the Narthex -- look for our sign!

WORSHIP TAPES are available in the rack by the elevator. Listen and bring it back or contribute one dollar if you wish to keep the tape.

TRANSPORTATION is available each Sunday morning. Please call the church office (289-5147) by Noon on Thursday.

SPECIAL NEEDS Large print bulletins and personal hearing devices are available in the Narthex from an Usher or at the Welcome Center.

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

STAFF Pastor, Adam B. Koglin akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com

(office) 507-289-5147 (cell) 507-316-8181

Associate Pastor, Vacant 

Director of Faith Formation, Michael J. Harvey

dceorange@gmail.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-529-5463

Director of Youth & Education Joshua Heirigs

joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com

(cell) 507-923-6288

Director of Parish Music, April Beckman

beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) 507-289-5147

(cell) 651-338-0354

Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas

office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-634-7094

Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-

rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-843-3144

Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@gmail.com

(residence) 507-288-6405

Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) 507-273-3809

Nursery Coordinator,

Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (cell) 507-316-8177

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