11 December 2010

Christmas Tide 2010-11 at Emmaus

The Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord
Christmas Eve (24 December, 7:00 p.m.)


Evening Prayer with Lessons and Carols

Office Hymn
Silent night, holy night (LSB 363)

First Lesson
Genesis 3:8–15 (The promised Seed shall bruise the serpent’s head)

First Carol
Now sing we, now rejoice (LSB 386)

Second Lesson
Genesis 22:15–18 (The Lord’s gracious promise to Abraham)

Second Carol
On Christmas night all Christians sing (LSB 377)

Third Lesson
Isaiah 7:10–15 (The Virgin shall conceive and bear Emmanuel)

Third Carol
It came upon the midnight clear (LSB 366)

Fourth Lesson
St. Luke 1:26–38 (The Annunciation unto the Virgin St. Mary)

Fourth Carol
A great and mighty wonder (LSB 383)

Fifth Lesson
Isaiah 60:1–6 (The Glory of the Lord has risen upon you)

Fifth Carol
Angels from the realms of glory (LSB 367)

Sixth Lesson
Isaiah 62:10–12 (The Lord comes with salvation for you)

Sixth Carol
Joy to the world (LSB 387)

Seventh Lesson
St. Matthew 1:18–25 (The Birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior)

Seventh Carol
Away in a manger (LSB 364/365)

Eighth Lesson
1 John 4:7–16 (Let us love one another, for love is from God)

Eighth Carol
Once in royal David’s city (LSB 376)

Ninth Lesson
St. John 1:1–14 (The Word became Flesh and dwells among us)

Ninth Carol
O come, all ye faithful (LSB 379)

Processional Out
Angels we have heard on high (LSB 368)


The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Midnight ChristMass (24 December, 11:00 p.m.)

Isaiah 9:2–7
Titus 2:11–14
Luke 2:1–14 (15–20)

Processional Hymn
Of the Father’s love begotten (LSB 384)

Sequence
We praise You, Jesus, at Your birth (LSB 382)

Hymn of the Day
From heav’n above to earth I come (LSB 358)

Offertory Hymn
Let all mortal flesh keep silence (LSB 621)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
O Jesus Christ, Thy manger is (LSB 372)
A great and mighty wonder (LSB 383)
The infant priest was holy born (LSB 624)

Processional Out
Break forth, O beauteous heav’nly light (LSB 378)


The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Christmas Day (25 December, 9:00 a.m.)

Isaiah 52:7–10
Hebrews 1:1–6 (7–12)
John 1:1–14 (15–18)

Processional Hymn
Of the Father’s love begotten (LSB 384)

Gradual Hymn
Rejoice, rejoice this happy morn (LSB 391)

Hymn of the Day
We praise You, Jesus, at Your birth (LSB 382)

Offertory Hymn
Come, your hearts and voices raising (LSB 375)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
All my heart again rejoices (LSB 360)
From heav’n above to earth I come (LSB 358)
Savior of the nations, come (LSB 332)

Processional Out
Hark! The herald angels sing (LSB 380)


St. Stephen, Martyr (26 December, 9:00 a.m.)
The First Sunday after Christmas
2 Chronicles 24:17–22
Acts 6:8—7:2a, 51–60
Matthew 23:34–39

Processional Hymn
Let all together praise our God (LSB 389)

Sequence
We praise You, Jesus, at Your birth (LSB 382)

Hymn of the Day
The Son of God goes forth to war (LSB 661)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Christ sits at God’s right hand (LSB 564)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
The infant priest was holy born (LSB 624)
Lord, enthroned in heav’nly splendor (LSB 534)

Processional Out
A great and mighty wonder (LSB 383)


St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (27 December, 7:00 p.m.)
Revelation 1:1–6
1 John 1:1—2:2
John 21:20–25

Processional Hymn
O sing of Christ, whose birth made known (LSB 362)

Hymn of the Day
O Word of God incarnate (LSB 523)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Let all mortal flesh keep silence (LSB 621)
O Savior of our fallen race (LSB 403)
Of the Father’s love begotten (LSB 384)

Processional Out
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)


The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (28 December, 7:00 p.m.)
Jeremiah 31:15–17
Revelation 14:1–5
Matthew 2:13–18

Processional Hymn
All my heart again rejoices (LSB 360)

Sequence
We praise You, Jesus, at Your birth (LSB 382)

Hymn of the Day
Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band (TLH #273; LSB 969e)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
In the very midst of life (LSB 755)
When aimless violence takes those we love (LSB 764)
What child is this, who, laid to rest (LSB 370)

Processional Out
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 517)


The Fifth Day of Christmas (29 December, 7:00 p.m.)

Brief Spoken Divine Service

Psalm 132

Isaiah 55:1–7
St. Luke 2:15–20

O little town of Bethlehem (LSB 361)


The Sixth Day of Christmas (30 December, 9:00 a.m.)

Brief Spoken Divine Service

Psalm 93

1 John 3:1–10
St. Luke 2:22–32

Angels from the realms of glory (LSB 367)


New Year’s Eve (31 December, 7:00 p.m.)
Isaiah 30:(8–14) 15–17
Romans 8:31b–39
Luke 12:35–40

Processional Hymn
Wake, awake, for night is flying (LSB 516)

Hymn of the Day
Across the Sky the Shades of Night (LSB 899)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide (LSB 585)
I lie, O Lord, within Your care (LSB 885)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)

Processional Out
Let us all with gladsome voice (LSB 390)


The Feast of the Name & Circumcision of Jesus
(1 January, A.D. 2011, 10:30 a.m.)
Numbers 6:22–27
Galatians 3:23–29
Luke 2:21

Processional Hymn
Break forth, O beauteous heav’nly light (LSB 378)

Sequence
We praise You, Jesus, at Your birth (LSB 382)

Hymn of the Day
The ancient Law departs (LSB 898)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild (LSB 546)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Jesus! Name of wondrous love (LSB 900)

Processional Out
Now greet the swiftly changing year (LSB 896)


Second Sunday after Christmas (2 January, 9:00 a.m.)
1 Kings 3:4–15
Ephesians 1:3–14
Luke 2:40–52

Hymn of Invocation
The only Son from heaven (LSB 402)

Sequence
We praise You, Jesus, at Your birth (LSB 382)

Hymn of the Day
Within the Father’s house (LSB 410)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
From east to west (LSB 385)
No temple now, no gift of price (LSB 530)
Once in royal David’s city (LSB 376)
Oh, blest the house whate’er befall (LSB 862)


The Tenth Day of Christmas (3 January, 7:00 p.m.)

Brief Spoken Divine Service

Psalm 15

Isaiah 63:1–14
St. Matthew 2:(13–15) 16–23

Once in royal David’s city (LSB 376)


The Eleventh Day of Christmas (4 January, 9:00 a.m.)

Brief Spoken Divine Service

Psalm 103

Isaiah 64:1–12
St. John 1:19–28

Hark! The herald angels sing (LSB 380)


The Twelfth Day of Christmas (5 January, 7:00 p.m.)

Brief Spoken Divine Service

Psalm 110

Isaiah 65:17–25
St. John 1:43–51

Now sing we, now rejoice (LSB 386)


The Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord (6 January, 7:00 p.m.)
Isaiah 60:1–6
Ephesians 3:1–12
Matthew 2:1–12

Processional Hymn
Come, Thou bright and Morning Star (LSB 872)

Sequence
O Savior of our fallen race (LSB 403)

Hymn of the Day
O Morning Star, how fair and bright (LSB 395)

Offertory Hymn
Brightest and best of the stars of the morning (LSB 400)

Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
What child is this, who, laid to rest (LSB 370)
O Jesus Christ, Thy manger is (LSB 372)
Arise and shine in splendor (LSB 396)
Songs of thankfulness and praise (LSB 394)

Processional Out
As with gladness men of old (LSB 397)

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