A Liturgy of Carols for the
First Sunday after Christmas
(without Communion)

by The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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The Fifth Day of Christmas  (2002)

Prelude

Entrance Hymn #39   "Joy to the World"

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Christmas Dialog:

A. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.

C. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

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A. Those who dwelt in the land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.

C. We have beheld Christ's glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father.

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A. For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given.

C. In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.

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Hymn of Praise #45   "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful"

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Salutation and Prayer of the Day

First Lesson

Psalm (spoken in unison)

Second Lesson

Hymn #67   "Away in a Manger"

Gospel Lesson

Sermon

Hymn of the Day #70   "Go Tell It on the Mountain"

Nicene Creed

Offering

Offertory Hymn   #58  "Lo! How a Rose"  or  #40  "What Child Is This"

Prayer of the Church:

Our Father

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Benediction:

P. May the Word made Flesh, Father, + Son and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us now and forever.

C. Amen

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Closing Hymn #60   "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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