Christmas Eve --- Peace & Joy December 24, 2024

Christmas Eve --- Peace & Joy
December 24, 2024

GLORIFY HIM ... GROW IN HIM ... GO WITH HIS GOSPEL

CELEBRATING THE GOODNESS OF GOD
 
 

A place to call home: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & School
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Mark’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today.
We pray you will be strengthened by the good news about God’s grace, love and forgiveness through Jesus.

PRESERVICE Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child

HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 61

HYMN On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 52

HYMN Salvation unto Us Has Come
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 390

A Reading from Holy Scripture … Isaiah 9:2-7 Jesus offers needed peace and justice

HYMN Once in Royal David’s City
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 50

A Reading from Holy Scripture … 1 John 4:9-14 Loved to love: Merry Christmas

CHOIR Carols Around (And a Round)
Arr by Carl J Nygard Jr © 1984 by Hinshaw Music Co, Inc

A Reading from Holy Scripture … Luke 2:1-20 Jesus is our light who brings peace

HYMN Angels We Have Heard on High
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 63

Focus on the Scriptures … based on 1 John 4 …
“God Loves You”

HYMN Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Musical Introduction Christian Worship Red # 57

CHOIR Silent Night! Holy Night
Arr by Ruth Elaine Schram © 2015 Choristers Guild

POSTLUDE The First Noel
Arr by John Carter

Presiding Minister: Jonathan Kolander
Accompanists: Rosemarie Boushek, Vincent Beiderbecke (cello, violin)

Worship Materials:
https://www.stmarkslutheran.com/stay-connected-2/

Explore our website: stmarkslutheran.com. You’ll find materials for:
.       Worship
.       Bible Studies
.       Devotions
.       Children's Sunday School

Follow us to stay connected:
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarksch
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/stmarkslutheran
Subscribe to our videos on Vimeo: vimeo.com/channels/stmarksch

Bible Study: Streamed live at 9:30 a.m. Also:
        Recorded Video: Go to stmarkslutheran.com: hover over media: Video Bible Class
        Available on audio podcast: Go to stmarkslutheran.com: hover over media: Audio Services and Classes
        On - Line Materials: Go to stmarkslutheran.com: hover over Connect: Staying Connected to God's Word

If there is any way our church and school can serve your spiritual needs, please contact one of our pastors or our school principal:
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School
7869 Kingswood Drive
Citrus Heights, California 95610
Phone: (916) 961 - 7891
Website: www.StMarksLutheran.com
Audio - Video Questions? please email to av-crew@outlook.com

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Scripture Quotations:  From the Holy Bible, New International Version(NIV 2011), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.