St. James Lutheran Church - Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2024

December 22, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Pastor David Knapp, Presider
Colin Stave, Director of Music Ministry
Service Elements:
Prelude: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. Rudolph Moser (1892-1960)
"Silent Night" arr. Megan Susuico-Scott
Lighting of the Advent wreath
Gathering Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (vs. 1-4) - ELW 257
First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a
Annunciation Canticle: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came - ELW 265
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]
Sermon: “Mary - Upended and Unmasked” by Pastor Knapp
Hymn of the Day: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness - ELW 251
Prayers
Anthem: Mary’s Magnificat by Andrew Carter (b. 1939)
Communion
Communion Music: Ave Maris Stella by Lajos Bárdos (1899-1986)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (vs. 5-8) - ELW 257
Sending Hymn: Joy to the World - ELW 267
Postlude: Joy to the World arr. David Lanz
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