Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Day

Friday, 25 December 2009 Holy Communion Service at 11:00 p.m. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98103 206.783.2350 • www.prlc.org

Welcome to Christmas Day at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church and this joint service between the congregations of Indonesian Lutheran Fellowship and Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Entrance Rite Pre-Service Music

Konnitt ihr Hirten ihr

Männer und Frauen

Welcome and Invocation In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Entrance Hymn, #270

Di dalam nama Bapa Dan Putra (+) Dan Roh Kudus. Amen. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Apostolic Greeting The true light that enlightens everyone has come into the world! God be with you. And also with you.

Prayer of the Day Let us pray… Almighty God, you have made yourself known in your Son, Jesus, the redeemer of the world. We pray that his birth as a human child will set us free from the old slavery of our sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

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Service of the Word First Lesson The lesson will be read in English.

Isaiah 9:2-7 Yesaya 9:2-7

Betapa indahnya kelihatan dari puncak bukit-bukit kedatangan pembawa berita, yang mengabarkan berita damai dan memberitakan kabar baik, yang mengabarkan berita selamat dan berkata kepada Sion: "Allahmu itu Raja!" Dengarlah suara orang-orang yang mengawal engkau: mereka bersama-sama bersorak-sorai. Sebab dengan mata kepala sendiri mereka melihat bagaimana TUHAN kembali ke Sion. Bergembiralah, bersoraksorailah bersama-sama, hai reruntuhan Yerusalem! Sebab TUHAN telah menghibur umat-Nya, telah menebus Yerusalem. TUHAN telah menunjukkan tangan-Nya yang kudus di depan mata semua bangsa; maka segala ujung bumi melihat keselamatan yang dari Allah kita.

Hymn, #267 Second Lesson The lesson will be read in Indonesian.

Joy to the World Hebrews 1:1-4 Ibrani 1:1-4

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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.

Gospel Acclamation, #295 The Holy Gospel

Of the Father’s Love Begotten John 1:1-14

The lesson will be read in Indonesian and English.

Sermon Hymn of the Day, #279

O Little Town of Bethlehem

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Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Aku percaya kepada Allah Bapa yang maha-kuasa, khalik langit dan bumi.

I believe in Jesus Christ, Aku percaya kepada Yesus Kristus, God’s only Son, Our Lord, AnakNya yang tunggal, Tuhan kita. who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, Yang dikandung dari Roh Kudus, born of the virgin Mary, lahir dari anak dara Maria, suffered under Pontius Pilate, Yang menderita di bawah pemerintahan Pontius Pilatus, was crucified, died, and was buried; Disalibkan, mati dan dikuburkan; He descended to the dead. turun ke dalam kerajaan maut. On the third day he rose again; Pada hari ketiga Dia bangkit; he ascended into heaven, Naik ke sorga, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, Duduk di sebelah kanan Allah, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Bapa yang mahakuasa. Dari sana akan datang untuk menghakimi oang yang hidup dan mati. 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.

Aku percaya kepada Roh Kudus, gereja kudus yang am, persekutuan orang kudus, pengampunan dosa, kebangkitan daging, dan hidup yang kekal. Amen

Prayers During the prayers, there will be ample time for members of the congregation to raise their own prayer petitions. Feel free to do so in any language you wish. Selama doa syafaat, akan ada cukup waktu bagi jemaat untuk mengangkat doa-doanya. Doa diperlisahkan untuk dipanjatkan dalam bahasa masing-masing.

Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

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Service of the Meal Offering Offertory Music Joy to the World (harp)

Offertory Prayer Let us pray...Good and loving God, 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.

Eucharistic Prayer We give you thanks, Father, through Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, whom you sent in this end of the ages to save and redeem us and to proclaim to us your will. He is your Word, inseparable from you. Through him you created all things, and in him you take delight. He is your Word, sent from heaven to a virgin’s womb. He there took on our nature and our lot and was shown forth as your Son, born of the Holy Spirit and of the virgin Mary. It is he, our Lord Jesus, who fulfilled all your will and won for you a holy people; he stretched out his hands in suffering in order to free from suffering those who trust in you. It is he who, handed over to a death he freely accepted, in order to destroy death, to break the bonds of the evil one, to crush hell under foot, to give light to the righteous, to establish his covenant, and to show forth the resurrection, taking bread and giving thanks to you, said: Take and eat. This is my body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

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In the same way he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This is my blood poured out for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering then his death and resurrection, we lift this bread and cup before you, giving thanks that you have made us worthy to stand before you and to serve you as your priestly people. And we ask you: Send your Spirit upon these gifts of your Church; gather into one all who share this bread and wine; fill us with your Holy Spirit to establish our faith in truth, that we may praise and glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ. Through him all glory and honor are yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church both now and forever. Amen

Lord’s Prayer Please feel free to pray the prayer in any version of any language you wish. Jemaat dipersilahkan untuk berdoa Bapa Kami dalam bahasa masing-masing.

Fraction and Invitation to the Table See, your salvation comes: God comes and dwells among us. Eat drink and be satisfied!

Distribution of Communion Communion will be served today by intinction at stations across the front of the chancel. The cup is offered through both RED wine and WHITE grape juice. If you choose not to receive the bread and cup, please come forward with hands folded in front of you, and receive a prayer of blessing.

Music during the Distribution Hymn #276 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Instumental Away in a Manger

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Post Communion Blessing and Prayer The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace both now and forever. Amen Let us pray…Radiant God, with our eyes we have seen your salvation, and in this meal we have feasted on your grace. May your Word take flesh in us, that we may be your holy people, revealing your glory made known to us in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sending Benediction The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you . The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.

In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.

Tuhan memberkatimu dan melindungimu. Tuhan menyinari kamu dengan wa jahNya dan memberimu kasih karunia. Tuhan menghadapkan wajahNya padamu dan memberimu damai se jahtera. Di dalam nama Bapa Dan Putra (+) Dan Roh Kudus.

Amen

Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord Thanks be to God!

Postlude We welcome everyone to join in the narthex following worship for a time of Christmas fellowship. Our hosts today are members of the congregation of Indonesian Lutheran Fellowship. We thank them all for their generous offering of special foods from Indonesia that assist us all in giving thanks for one another and for Christ, the Light of the World.

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Blessed Holidays to Everyone! Participants in Today’s Service Presider The Rev. Beverly R. Piro

Assisting Minister & Preacher St. Diakonda Gurning

Lector Angella Tabukang

Musicians Jill Hendrix, flute Rose Hendrix, harp Angela A. Winata, guzheng (Chinese zither) Clarissa C. Winata, erhu (Chinese violin)

Organist Valerie Shields

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