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We glorify God by building healthy relationships with God, with one

another, and with our community following the example of Jesus

Christ.

GATHERING

PRELUDE Angels We Have Heard on High Danielle Bossler

Alleluia, Glory Hallelujah St. Peter Choir

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the Maker of heaven and earth,

the Word made flesh, the Lord and giver of life.

C: Amen.

P: Let us come into the light of Christ, confessing our need for God's mercy.

God of peace,

C: we confess that we are not at peace—with others or with

ourselves. We bring to you all that tears us apart: discord in our

families, violence in our world, our own conflicted hearts. In your

mercy, mend us. Reconnect us to one another and to you. Let peace

reign over all the earth, through the Prince of peace, our Savior

Jesus Christ. Amen.

P: In the Word who has come to dwell with us, God has given us grace upon

grace: forgiveness that is stronger than our sins, love that can heal every

broken heart. Hear this word of God's pardon and peace: in the name of +

Jesus our Savior, you are free from all your sins. Rise, shine, for your light

has come.

C: Amen.

WE WELCOME ALL in Christ’s name to our worship service today. All

baptized Christians who believe the bread and wine are the body and blood of

Christ for the forgiveness of sins may receive the sacrament. Communion is by

common cup (for drinking only), or with individual glasses, the center rings are

grape juice and the outer rings are wine. Young persons not yet instructed in

the meaning of the Sacrament are invited forward for a blessing.

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OPENING HYMN Angels, from the Realms of Glory ELW # 275

(Red Hymnal)

GREETING

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion

of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

HYMN OF PRAISE Angels We Have Heard on High ELW # 289

(Red Hymnal)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray. Almighty God,

C: you gave us your only Son to take on our human nature and to

illumine the world with your light. By your grace adopt us as your

children and enlighten us with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ,

our Redeemer and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the

Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

WORD

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 52:7–10 7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who

announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who

says to Zion, "Your God reigns."

8Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in

plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion.

9Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the LORD

has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem.

10The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and

all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Word of God,

Word of Life.

C: Thanks be to God.

CHOIR ANTHEM Touched By a Child St . Peter Choir

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SECOND LESSON Hebrews 1:1–12

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the

prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he

appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3He is

the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he

sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for

sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4having become

as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent

than theirs.

5For to which of the angels did God ever say,

"You are my Son; today I have begotten you"?

Or again,

"I will be his Father, and he will be my Son"?

6And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says,

"Let all God's angels worship him."

7Of the angels he says,

"He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire."

8But of the Son he says,

"Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,

and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.

9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;

therefore God, your God, has anointed you

with the oil of gladness beyond your companions."

10And,

"In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth,

and the heavens are the work of your hands;

11they will perish, but you remain;

they will all wear out like clothing;

12like a cloak you will roll them up, and like clothing they will be changed.

But you are the same, and your years will never end."

Word of God, Word of Life.


CHILDREN’S MOMENT Pastor Kristin Berglund

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Away in a Manger ELW # 277

(verse 1) (Red Hymnal)

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GOSPEL John 1:1–14

P: The holy gospel according to John the first chapter.

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

P: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into

being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What

has come into being 4in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as

a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He

himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9The true light,

which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

10He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet

the world did not know him. 11He came to what was his own, and his own

people did not accept him. 12But to all who received him, who believed in his

name, he gave power to become children of God, 13who were born, not of

blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.

14And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his

glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. This is the

gospel of our Lord.

C: Praise to you O Christ.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Away in a Manger ELW # 277

(verse 2) (Red Hymnal)

SERMON Pastor Kristin Berglund

HYMN OF THE DAY Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ELW # 270

(Red Hymnal)

NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven

and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally

begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God

from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;

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through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he

came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the

virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was

crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures;

he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the

Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the

dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who

proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the

Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the

prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We

acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for

the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

THE PRAYERS

AM: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.

MEAL

THE PEACE

P: The peace of Christ be with you always.


OFFERING Christmas Communion Song St. Peter Choir

OFFERTORY PRAYER

AM: Let us pray. Good and loving God,

C: we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who came among the poor to

bring the riches of your grace. As you have blessed us with your

gifts, let them be blessing for others. With the trees of the field,

with all earth and heaven, we shout for joy at the coming of your

Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

P: The Lord be with you.


P: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

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

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

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in

all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through

our Savior Jesus Christ. In the wonder and mystery of the Word made flesh

you have opened the eyes of faith to a new and radiant vision of your glory,

that, beholding the God made visible, we may be drawn to love the God

whom we cannot see. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church

on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their

unending hymn:

O Little Town of Bethlehem ELW # 279

(verses 1 & 4) (Red Hymnal)

P: Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life: Blessed are you for

the birth of creation. Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.

Blessed are you for your promise to your people. Blessed are you in the

prophets' hopes and dreams. Blessed are you for Mary's openness to your

will. Blessed are you for your Son Jesus, the Word made flesh.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave

thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my

body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper,

he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is

the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the

forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

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P: With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us,

full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and

resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.

C: Come, Lord Jesus.

P: Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal.

May your Word take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your

light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.

C: Come, Holy Spirit.

P: All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate,

Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

P: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.

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. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the

kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: The mystery hidden for the ages is revealed for us in this meal. Come,

behold and receive your God.

COMMUNION HYMN God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Danielle Bossler

What Child Is This ELW # 296

(Red Hymnal)

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you

in his grace.

C: Amen.

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AM: Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that in this bread and cup of

Christ's very life, you give us food for our journey. As you led the magi by a

star, as you brought the holy family home again, guide us on the way

unfolding before us. Wherever we go, may our lives proclaim good news of

great joy in Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

SENDING

BLESSING

P: May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and

abundant life.

C: Amen.

P: May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and

strength.

C: Amen.

P: May the Word that angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to our

world.

C: Amen.

P: And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the + Son, and the Holy

Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always.

C: Amen.

SENDING HYMN Go Tell It on the Mountain ELW # 290

(Red Hymnal)

DISMISSAL

AM: Go in peace. Christ is with you.


POSTLUDE

We would like to send out a special thank you to Danielle Bossler for

providing special music for today's service. We always appreciate

her time and talents.

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SERVING CHRISTMAS WEEK

Thursday Sunday

Dec. 25th December 28th

9:00am 8:00am 10:30am

Assistant

Minister Dione Knop Cindy Weina Carol Witt

Crucifer Austin Stiebs Darcy Bossler Ethan Wollert

Reader Eric Brunnich Gary Klein Lessons & Carols

Ushers Marge Byrum

Marion Dion Martens Family

Dave & Karen

Berglund

Communion

Distributors

Kevin, Carol & Emily

Witt

1 Person Please

HELP!

Dawn & Danielle

Bossler

Steve Weina

Kathy Dana

Kevin Witt

Mara, Makell &

Kathy Babak

Altar Set up N/A Bossler Family

Altar in-

between N/A Bossler Family

Altar Clean

up Witt Family Wollert Family

Children's

Moment Pastor Kristin Nate Smith

Council on

Duty Steve Weina Scott Morrelle Barb Bubb

Bread

Bakers Judy Brunnich JoAnne Krysak

Coffee

Fellowship N/A

Kevin & Carol Witt

Duane & Jane Strausser

Shirley Housey

Barb Zempel

Dan & Roxanne Stiebs

Deana Rabideaux

Choir Judy Brunnich Lori Ristow

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THIS WEEKS CALENDAR

Thursday, December 25, 2014

OFFICE CLOSED

9:00 AM Worship Sanctuary

Sunday, December 28, 2014



Monday, December 29, 2014

4:00 PM TLC Meeting Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

6:30 PM Knitting Ministry Fireside Room

7:00 PM NA Meeting Chapel

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

12:00 PM OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday, January 01, 2015

OFFICE CLOSED

Sunday, January 04, 2015


9:15 AM Sunday School Classrooms


12:00 PM Take Down Christmas Tree Sanctuary

WELCOME TO WELCOME TO WELCOME TO WELCOME TO ALL WHO ARE ALL WHO ARE ALL WHO ARE ALL WHO ARE

WORSHIPPING WITH US WORSHIPPING WITH US WORSHIPPING WITH US WORSHIPPING WITH US TODAY, TODAY, TODAY, TODAY,

ESPECIALLY THOSE VISESPECIALLY THOSE VISESPECIALLY THOSE VISESPECIALLY THOSE VISITINGITINGITINGITING. All visitors are invited to sign and put a Pew Card in the offering plate or

hand it to the ushers, or sign the guest book in the narthex.

Other opportunities to use the Pew Card would be to inform Pastor of a

prayer request or a future hospital visit. Thank you.

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED POINSETTIAS!!

The Kirchenwitz Family

Myra Schneider

The Weina Family

Dan & Cheryl Rostollan

The Smith Family

Please feel free to take your poinsettias home

any time after the Christmas Day service.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO

JIM AND DARLENE GRUENKE

FOR DONATING THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Photos of our NEW MEMBERS are posted on the kiosk in the narthex!

Check it out and give our new members a warm St. Peter WELCOME.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS When it is necessary to cancel services

due to weather this information will be posted on our St. Peter website:

www.stpetersheboygan.com as early as possible after the decision is made

by Pastor Kristin and the Executive Team. The information will also be

communicated in a mass e-mail, when possible, to members we have email

addresses for, and through local TV and radio stations such as WTMJ-4,

WHBL, and WISN.

We will be taking down the CHRISTMAS TREE AND OTHER

DECORATIONS on Sunday, January 4th at 12:00pm. All are welcome.

The more hands we have to help the quicker it will go!!

KNITTING/CROCHET MINISTRY will resume Tuesday nights at 6:30pm

in the Fireside Room at St. Peter beginning on September 9, 2014. Hope to

see you there! Any questions, contact Ruth Hartig at [email protected].

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Annual Meeting, Council Member Elections

and a light lunch will be held on

Sunday, January 18th, 2014 at 11:45am

in the Fellowship Hall.

Business to be conducted at the Annual Meeting on the

18th will include:

Elections

Looking Ahead to 2015

Approval of the Budget for 2015

If you have any questions, please contact

Nate Smith, Steve Weina, Barb Bubb or Kathy Babak

The meeting agenda and proposed 2015 budget

will be available by January 11th, 2015

From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2005 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted

by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #22432. New Revised Standard

Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the

Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Hymns

reprinted with permission. CCLI#1162147

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There will be SPANISH CLASSES offered at St. Peter during Lent 2015.

Classes will meet in February and March. More information and

registration information available on the kiosk. Class sponsored by the St.

Peter congregation and free to students. Registration required by January

25, 2015.

MITTEN TREE Cold weather has arrived and we need help. Please help

fill the mitten tree once again. The Mitten Tree is located in the Fellowship

Hall. Feel free to fill it with mittens, socks and hats. We will then donate to

local school children who need them as the cold weather is creeping up on us

to help keep them warm. Whether you are buying them on sale, knitting, or

crocheting them, they are appreciated by our little friends.

FIRST COMMUNION Stay tuned for more information about a First

Communion class for youth in 2nd grade and above. Parents - If your child is

interested in receiving communion prior to the class please talk to Pastor

Kristin.

GREETING CARDS Recycle those greeting cards that you get over the

holidays. Birthday, sympathy, thank you, holiday, Anniversary, etc. Thank

you to all of you who have been donating your cards. WELCA will continue

to collect used/new greeting cards for Taycheedah Correctional Institution.

They have a great need for the cards. We only need the front of the card.

You may cut off the personal section or we can do that for you. Used cards

can be placed in the "card" box located on the shelf across from the

bathrooms in the Fellowship Hall. No envelopes are needed.

THE CUT UPS A quilting group for Lutheran World Relief, will meet the

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Peter from 9:00am to 3:00pm. There

is no experience necessary, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and a

chance to help others ~ all at the same time!! Please bring along: a snack to

share, a desire to help others, a pair of sharp scissors, and a smile. Please

call Wendy Bertram at 452-9982 if you have any questions.

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ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH

HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25TH

Worship at 9:00am

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH

Worship 8:00am & 10:30am

Lessons & Carols

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

Christmas Day

9:00am

25 December 2014

St. Peter Lutheran Church

2104 Geele Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53083

Pastor Kristin Berglund

Pastor's Email: [email protected]

Pastor's Phone: (773) 759-8686

Ministers: All members of St. Peter Lutheran Church

Phone: (920) 452-4771

Church Email: [email protected]

Web address: www.stpetersheboygan.com

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