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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School Fort Wayne, Indiana
Christmas Eve Children’s Service
December 24, 2020
Welcome to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Merry Christmas. The students at St. Paul’s Lutheran
School are at home in the church’s prayer, song, and worship, and tonight’s service exemplifies this. The
service begins with the Service of Light. As the candlelit procession enters the darkened church, we sing
of how Jesus, the Light of the world, entered our sinful world to enlighten His faithful people through His
Word. The series of Scripture readings, songs by the children, and hymns of the congregation tell of our
need for a Savior and the good news of Jesus’ birth.
For the past 145 years Christmas at St. Paul’s has included the singing of the Ungemach Liturgy. Written in
1875 by J.H. Ungemach, a teacher at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, it presents the prophecies of the coming
of Christ in a responsive setting sung by the pastor, school children, and the congregation.
Service of Light (LSB 243) Stand and face the processional cross.
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Canticle Joyous Light of Glory The refrain is sung the first time by the children only, then repeated by all.
We have come to the setting of the sun,
and we look to the evening light. Refrain (all)
We sing to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
You are worthy of being praised with pure voices forever. Refrain (all)
O Son of God, O Giver of life: the universe proclaims Your glory. Refrain (all)
Thanksgiving for Light
P We praise and thank You, O God, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, that You have
enlightened us by revealing the Light that never fades. Night has fallen, and day's allotted
span draws to a close. The daylight which You created for our pleasure has fully satisfied us,
and yet, of Your free gift, now the evening lights do not fail us. We praise You and glorify
You through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; through Him be glory, honor, and power to
You in the Holy Spirit now and always and forever and ever.
C Amen.
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Sit
The First Lesson Genesis 3:8–15
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Hymn Let Our Gladness Have No End (LSB 381)
The Second Lesson Isaiah 60:1-6
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
The Ungemach Liturgy J. H. Ungemach
O that our help from Zion came, and the Lord our captivity redeemed!
Arise and shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord!
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This is the day which the Lord hath made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it. Hallelujah!
Hosanna to the Son of David! Hallelujah!
Hosanna in the highest. Hallelujah!
For unto us a child is born.
And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light,
and kings to the brightness of Thy rising.
Glory to God in the highest!
And on earth peace, goodwill to all men. Amen.
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The Third Lesson Micah 5:2-5a
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem (LSB 361) 361 O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Fourth Lesson Luke 1:26–38
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
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Hymn The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (LSB 356)
The children sing stanza1; The congregation sings stanzas 2-4.
The Fifth Lesson Luke 2:1–7
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Carol The Holly Bears A Berry English Traditional Carol
Now the holly bears a berry as white as the milk,
and Mary bore Jesus all wrapped up in silk.
And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be,
and the first tree in the green-wood
it was the holly.
Now the holly bears a berry as red as the blood
and Mary bore Jesus to do us all good. Refrain
Now the holly bears a berry as black as the coal,
and Mary bore Jesus, who died for us all. Refrain
Stand Hymn Go Tell It on the Mountain (LSB 388)
Sit
The Sixth Lesson Luke 2:8–16
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Hymn Away in a Manger (LSB 365)
The children sing stanzas 1–2. The congregation sings stanza 3.
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Sit
Sermon
Carol O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild
1 O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!
For sinners You became a child.
You came from heaven down to earth
In human flesh through human birth.
O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!
2 O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!
With God we now are reconciled.
You have for all the ransom paid,
Your Father’s righteous anger stayed.
O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!
3 O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!
Joy fills the world which sin defiled.
Whate’er we have belongs to You;
O keep us faithful, strong, and true.
O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild!
Hymn Silent Night (LSB 363)
1 Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
2 Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav’nly hosts sing, Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
3 Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
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Stand
The Prayers and Lord’s Prayer P Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises, we are bold to pray:
C Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Benedicamus and Benediction P Let us bless the Lord.
C Thanks be to God. P The almighty and merciful Lord, the Father, the T Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless and preserve you.
C Amen.
Hymn Joy to the World (LSB 387)
1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.
2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let sins and sorrows grow
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as the curse is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love
T T T
Your offering will be received at the door as you exit.
This annual Christmas Eve service is being livestreamed on Facebook (St Paul’s EV Lutheran) and
YouTube (St. Paul’s Lutheran, Fort Wayne).
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Participants
Preacher Rev Josemon Hoem
Liturgist Rev. Peter Cage
Music Director Kantor Ann Fritz
Organist Kantor Kevin Hildebrand
St. Paul’s Faculty and Staff
Mr. Andrew Whirrett
Mr. Barry Mezger
Mrs. Michelle Kuehnert
Mrs. Susan Frerking
Mrs. Jovita Nack
Mrs. Ann Fritz
Mrs. Kristin Hoem
Mrs. Madeline Sheafer
Mrs. Megan Koenemann
Mrs. Sue Johnson
Mrs. Megan Keefer
Mrs. Sue German
Mrs. Stephanie Mueller
Mrs. Pam Richards
Mrs. Barb Wietfeldt
Mrs. Renee Marinko
Mrs. Kari Nolan
Kantor Kevin Hildebrand
Rev. Peter Cage
Rev. Josemon Hoem
Mr. Doug Schwartz
Mrs. Kris Hall
Mrs. Krista Hall
Mrs. Julie Trainer
Ms. Naomi Kavouras
Mrs. Stacy King
Mrs. Lilly Lahey
Mrs. Margo Ernst
Mr. Kevan Davis
Mrs. Shelly Schiff
The pastors, faculty and staff of St. Paul’s wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
St. Paul's Lutheran School exists to educate each child in a Christ-centered environment for a life of service to God and.
For more information about St. Paul’s Lutheran School, visit our website at www.school.stpaulsfw.org
Altar and Chancel flowers are given by Susan Balsamo-Furniss and Harmeyer family
in memory of Michael Harmeyer, Peter Balsamo, Jim & Irene Harmeyer.
portions of Evening Prayer from Lutheran Service Book, used by permission: LSB Hymn License.NET no. 10001620.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
1126 South Barr Street Church: (260) 423-2496
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802-3179 School: (260) 424-0049 Website: www.stpaulsfw.org
The Rev. Peter C. Cage, Pastor The Rev. Richard S. Radtke, Pastor Emeritus
The Rev. Josemon Hoem, Pastor The Rev. John H. Hamer, Pastor Emeritus
Mr. Kevin Hildebrand, Kantor The Rev. Richard G. Maassel, Pastor Emeritus
Mrs. Ann Fritz, Associate Kantor The Rev. Dr. Timothy Quill, Visitation Pastor
Upcoming Services at St. Paul’s
December 25
Christmas Day Divine Service,
10:00 a.m.
December 31,
New Year’s Eve Divine Service,
7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s regular service schedule resumes the week of January 3
Sunday Divine Service, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Spoken Service of the Sacrament 12:00 noon
Masks required at this service.
Wednesday Divine Service 6:30 p.m. Masks required at this service.