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A Series Of Special Services For Advent

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By Donald H. Neidigk. Theme hymn by Peter Mead. Art by Sally Beck. 2010 by Creative Communications for the Parish, 1564 Fen-corp Dr., Fenton, MO 63026. 800-325-9414. creativecommunications.com. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

The Stars TELL THE STORY

A Series Of Special Services For AdventBy Rev. Donald H. Neidigk

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Notes And Ordering Information ....................................4-5

Service One: The Perfect Star Creation .......................6-32

Service Two: The Fallen Star Lucifer ........................33-61

Service Three: The Promised Stars Christians ...........62-89

Service Four: The Guiding Star Bethlehem ..............90-118

Service Five: The Morning Star Christ ..................119-145

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The Stars TELL THE STORYA Series Of Special Services For Advent

Notes For Worship Leaders

What in Heavens name do the stars have to do with Christmas? Plenty! Surely you recall the star that guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of the Savior. Far to the east they looked up one night and saw it brightly beckoning them to Bethlehem. But thats just one star. Stars are scattered throughout the pages of Holy Writ. In fact, you find stars at the very beginning. This special series of worship services for Ad-vent allows the stars to lead us to Bethlehemproclaiming, as they do, the story of our Savior, Christ, the Lord.

Service 1 The Perfect Star CreationService 2 The Fallen Star Lucifer

Service 3 The Promised Stars ChristiansService 4 The Guiding Star Bethlehem

Service 5 The Morning Star Christ

The five monologs find the stars themselves speaking in character.

Note that the fourth service may be used for the fourth week of Advent, or for Christmas Eve. Likewise, the fifth service may be used for Christmas, or even for the first Sunday after Christmas (to keep the spirit and theme alive through the season).

Scripture readings are included. This kit includes prayers, music, scripts, childrens sermons, orders of service on sample bulletins, and a CD-ROM in RTF format, plus PDFs of all material.

Ordering Information

Pre-printed bulletins, blank bulletins, and several other resources are available. Call Creative Communications for the Parish at 1-800-325-9414, or visit us on the web at www.creativecommunications.com for current pricing and availability.

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What in Heavens name do the stars have to do with Christmas? Plenty! Surely you recall the star that guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of the Savior. Far to the

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recall the star that guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of the Savior. Far to the east they looked up one night and saw it brightly beckoning them to Bethlehem. But

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east they looked up one night and saw it brightly beckoning them to Bethlehem. But thats just one star. Stars are scattered throughout the pages of Holy Writ. In fact,

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thats just one star. Stars are scattered throughout the pages of Holy Writ. In fact, you find stars at the very beginning. This special series of worship services for Ad-

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you find stars at the very beginning. This special series of worship services for Ad-vent allows the stars to lead us to Bethlehemproclaiming, as they do, the story of

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recall the star that guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of the Savior. Far to the east they looked up one night and saw it brightly beckoning them to Bethlehem. But

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east they looked up one night and saw it brightly beckoning them to Bethlehem. But thats just one star. Stars are scattered throughout the pages of Holy Writ. In fact,

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thats just one star. Stars are scattered throughout the pages of Holy Writ. In fact, you find stars at the very beginning. This special series of worship services for Ad-

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you find stars at the very beginning. This special series of worship services for Ad-vent allows the stars to lead us to Bethlehemproclaiming, as they do, the story of

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Note that the fourth service may be used for the fourth week of Advent, or for Christmas Eve. Likewise, the fifth service may be used for Christmas, or even for the

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Christmas Eve. Likewise, the fifth service may be used for Christmas, or even for the

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first Sunday after Christmas (to keep the spirit and theme alive through the season).

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first Sunday after Christmas (to keep the spirit and theme alive through the season).

Scripture readings are included. This kit includes prayers, music, scripts, childrens

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Service 4 The Guiding Star BethlehemService 5 The Morning Star Christ

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SAMPLESThe five monologs find the stars themselves speaking in character.

Note that the fourth service may be used for the fourth week of Advent, or for

SAMPLESNote that the fourth service may be used for the fourth week of Advent, or for Christmas Eve. Likewise, the fifth service may be used for Christmas, or even for the

SAMPLESChristmas Eve. Likewise, the fifth service may be used for Christmas, or even for the

SAMPLESfirst Sunday after Christmas (to keep the spirit and theme alive through the season).

SAMPLESfirst Sunday after Christmas (to keep the spirit and theme alive through the season).Scripture readings are included. This kit includes prayers, music, scripts, childrens

SAMPLESScripture readings are included. This kit includes prayers, music, scripts, childrens sermons, orders of service on sample bulletins, and a CD-ROM in RTF format, plus

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Printed bulletins Order Codes:Service 1 (The Perfect Star Creation) PR-DService 2 (The Fallen Star Lucifer) PR-H

Service 3 (The Promised Stars Christians) PR-JService 4 (The Guiding Star Bethlehem) PR-N

Service 5 (The Morning Star Christ) PR-Q

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Service 5 (The Morning Star Christ) PS-E

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Service 5 (The Morning Star Christ) PS-K

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A promotional bulletin insert is also available: Order Code PS-L

A matching devotional booklet will help your congregation follow the theme throughout Advent: Order Code AD-6

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Complete Script For Worship Leaders .........................11-22

Scripture Lessons .........................................................23-24

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The Stars TELL THE STORYService One: The Perfect Star Creation

Order Of Service

We Gather ............................................. Lift Up Your Heads

P In the name of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope.C:Amen.

Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold; the King of Glory waits;The King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here.Life and salvation he doth bring, therefore rejoice and gladly sing:

We praise thee, Father, now, Creator, wise art thou!

Psalm 19:1-6

A Helper just he comes to thee, his chariot is humility,His kingly crown is holiness, his scepter, pity in distress.

The end of all our woe he brings; therefore the earth is glad and sings:We praise thee, Savior, now, mighty in deed art thou!

Psalm 19:7-13

O blest the land, the city blest; where Christ the Ruler is confessed!O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes!

The cloudless Sun of joy he is, who bringeth pure delight and bliss.We praise thee, Spirit, now, our Comforter art thou!

Psalm 19:14

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Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold; the King of Glory waits;

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Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold; the King of Glory waits;The King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here.

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The King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here.Life and salvation he doth bring, therefore rejoice and gladly sing:

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Life and salvation he doth bring, therefore rejoice and gladly sing:We praise thee, Father, now, Creator, wise art thou!

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A Helper just he comes to thee, his chariot is humility,

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His kingly crown is holiness, his scepter, pity in distress.The end of all our woe he brings; therefore the earth is glad and sings:

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We praise thee, Savior, now, mighty in deed art thou!

O blest the land, the city blest; where Christ the Ruler is confessed!

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O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes!

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The cloudless Sun of joy he is, who bringeth pure delight and bliss.

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SAMPLESA Helper just he comes to thee, his chariot is humility,

His kingly crown is holiness, his scepter, pity in distress.

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The end of all our woe he brings; therefore the earth is glad and sings:

SAMPLESThe end of all our woe he brings; therefore the earth is glad and sings:

We praise thee, Savior, now, mighty in deed art thou!

SAMPLESWe praise thee, Savior, now, mighty in deed art thou!

Psalm 19:7-13

SAMPLESPsalm 19:7-13O blest the land, the city blest; where Christ the Ruler is confessed!

SAMPLESO blest the land, the city blest; where Christ the Ruler is confessed!


SAMPLESO happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes!


(Lighting of the Advent Wreath)

P Jesus said, I am the Light of the world. (John 8:12)C:Walk while you have the Light before the darkness overtakes you. (John 12:35)

Fling wide the portals of your heart; make it a temple set apartFrom earthly use of heavens employ, adorned with prayer and love and joy.

So shall your Sovereign enter in and new and nobler life begin.To thee, O God, be praise for word and deed and grace!

Prayer Of The Day

Redeemer, come! I open wide my heart to thee; here, Lord, abide!Let me thine inner presence feel, thy grace and love in me reveal;

Thy Holy Spirit guide us on until our glorious goal is won.Eternal praise and fame we offer to thy name.

Confession And Absolution

P Let us confess our sins to God our Maker.

(Silence for reflection and prayer)

C:Creator God, you created the heavens and earth, the stars and all things. The lights above proclaim your handiwork to all the world. Yet I have turned from you and sought to darken your revelation, going my own way rather than yours, causing hurt to others by my words and deeds. Forgive me. Draw me back to you that I might with all creation proclaim your wonders. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

P God is gracious. He has seen your sorrow for sin and heard your plea for mercy. Jesus Christ, Gods Son, has died for all your sins and has risen to assure you of eternal life. As his called and ordained servant, in his stead and at his command, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C:Amen. Thanks be to God.

Old Testament Lesson ................................. Genesis 1:14-19

P God spoke and the stars gave light to the earth.C:Thanks be to God for creating the stars and all things.

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Redeemer, come! I open wide my heart to thee; here, Lord, abide!

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Let me thine inner presence feel, thy grace and love in me reveal;Thy Holy Spirit guide us on until our glorious goal is won.

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Eternal praise and fame we offer to thy name.


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Creator God, you created the heavens and earth, the stars and all things. The

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CREATIVE lights above proclaim your handiwork to all the world. Yet I have turned from you and sought to darken your revelation, going my own way rather than yours,

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SAMPLESCreator God, you created the heavens and earth, the stars and all things. The lights above proclaim your handiwork to all the world. Yet I have turned from

SAMPLESlights above proclaim your handiwork to all the world. Yet I have turned from you and sought to darken your revelation, going my own way rather than yours,

SAMPLESyou and sought to darken your revelation, going my own way rather than yours, causing hurt to others by my words and deeds. Forgive me. Draw me back to you

SAMPLEScausing hurt to others by my words and deeds. Forgive me. Draw me back to you that I might with all creation proclaim your wonders. In the name of Jesus Christ

SAMPLESthat I might with all creation proclaim your wonders. In the name of Jesus Christ God is gracious. He has seen your sorrow for sin and heard your plea for mercy.

SAMPLESGod is gracious. He has seen your sorrow for sin and heard your plea for mercy. Jesus Christ, Gods Son, has died for all your sins and has risen to assure you of

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Epistle Lesson ................................................ Acts 17:22-31

P The creator God is made known through his word.C:Thanks be to God for making us his offspring.

Holy Gospel ..............................................Matthew 6:25-34

P This is the Gospel of the Lord who cares for his children.C:Praise be to you, O Christ, who takes away all our fears.

Childrens Sermon

Theme Hymn ..... Melody: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland

Let the stars their story tell,For the heavens know it well:

How the Son of God, enfleshed,Came to breathe our mortal breath.

Word of God, who with a shoutDrove the dread of darkness out,

Come to us, O Light divine.In our shadowed darkness shine.

So may we in glory glowWith your presence, here below.

Grant that we the story tellWhich the heavens know so well.

The Perfect Star Creation

The Creed And Offering

Pastoral Prayers(This response is made:)

P Lord of all creation,C:Hear our prayer.

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In our shadowed darkness shine.

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The Lords Prayer(If Holy Communion is celebrated, it may take place here.)

We Are Sent .................................. Melody: Beautiful Savior

P Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. (Daniel 12:3)

Fair is the sunshine,Fair is the moonlight,

Bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter,

Jesus shines purer Than all the angels in the sky.

P Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. (2 Peter 3:18)

C:Amen

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For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies,For the love which from our birth over and around us lies:

Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise.

For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night,Hill and vale and tree and flowr, sun and moon and stars of light:


For yourself, best gift divine to the world so freely givn;Agent of Gods grand design, peace on earth and joy in heavn:


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Jesus shines brighter,Jesus shines purer

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Jesus shines purer Than all the angels in the sky.

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Than all the angels in the sky.

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........................ For The Beauty Of The Earth

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For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies,

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For the love which from our birth over and around us lies:

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CREATIVE Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise.For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night,

CREATIVE For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night,

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lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.


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Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. To him be glory both (2 Peter 3:18)

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For the love which from our birth over and around us lies:Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise.

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For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night,

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For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night,Hill and vale and tree and flowr, sun and moon and stars of light:

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Hill and vale and tree and flowr, sun and moon and stars of light:Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise.

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For yourself, best gift divine to the world so freely givn;

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Agent of Gods grand design, peace on earth and joy in heavn:

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For the love which from our birth over and around us lies:Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise.

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Hill and vale and tree and flowr, sun and moon and stars of light:

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SAMPLESChrist, our Lord, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise.For yourself, best gift divine to the world so freely givn;

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SAMPLESAgent of Gods grand design, peace on earth and joy in heavn:

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SAMPLESChrist, our Lord, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise.


The Stars TELL THE STORYService One: The Perfect Star Creation


This Opening Liturgy includes readings spoken by the pastor and hymn verses sung by the congregation to the tune Macht Hoch Die Tur 88 88 88 66:

P In the name of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope.C:Amen.

This Hymn Verse is sung by the congregation to the tune Macht Hoch Die Tur 88 88 88 66:

Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold; the King of Glory waits;The King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here.Life and salvation he doth bring, therefore rejoice and gladly sing:


Psalm 19:1-6 is read by the pastor:

P The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handi-work. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat.

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The King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here.

CREATIVE The King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here.Life and salvation he doth bring, therefore rejoice and gladly sing:

CREATIVE Life and salvation he doth bring, therefore rejoice and gladly sing:


CREATIVE We praise thee, Father, now, Creator, wise art thou!

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This Opening

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Life and salvation he doth bring, therefore rejoice and gladly sing:

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The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament

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work. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice

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he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom from his

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The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament

SAMPLESThe heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmamentwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.

SAMPLESwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice

SAMPLESThere is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voiceout through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the

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wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. Its rising is from

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Psalm 19:7-13 is read by the pastor:

P The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous alto-gether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.


O blest the land, the city blest; where Christ the Ruler is confessed!O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes!


Psalm 19:14 is read by the pastor:

P Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

The first candle on the Advent Wreath is lit.

P Jesus said, I am the Light of the world. (John 8:12)C:Walk while you have the Light before the darkness overtakes you. (John 12:35)

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The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;

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making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord

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the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous alto-

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is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous alto-gether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also

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gether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant

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than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors?

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warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent;

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Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent;not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of

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not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of


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CREATIVE O blest the land, the city blest; where Christ the Ruler is confessed!

CREATIVE O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes!

CREATIVE O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes!The cloudless Sun of joy he is, who bringeth pure delight and bliss.

CREATIVE The cloudless Sun of joy he is, who bringeth pure delight and bliss.

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The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure,

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The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;

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making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord

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the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous alto-

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is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous alto-gether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also

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gether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant

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than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors?

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warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent;

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Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent;not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of

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O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes!The cloudless Sun of joy he is, who bringeth pure delight and bliss.

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We praise thee, Spirit, now, our Comforter art thou!

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you,

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warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? SAMPLES

warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent;SAMPLES

Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent;not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of SAMPLES

not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

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great transgression.

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SAMPLESO blest the land, the city blest; where Christ the Ruler is confessed!



The cloudless Sun of joy he is, who bringeth pure delight and bliss.

SAMPLESThe cloudless Sun of joy he is, who bringeth pure delight and bliss.

We praise thee, Spirit, now, our Comforter art thou!

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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you,

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Fling wide the portals of your heart; make it a temple set apartFrom earthly use of heavens employ, adorned with prayer and love and joy.

So shall your Sovereign enter in and new and nobler life begin.To thee, O God, be praise for word and deed and grace!

The Prayer Of The Day is offered by the pastor:

P Creator God, you made heaven and earth, the stars and all things. When you fin-ished your work, you said that it was very good. Yet, we, your highest creation, fell from your goodness. Restore us to yourself through faith in your Son Jesus Christ whom you sent to be our Savior, that we might praise you for your awe-some power. In his name, one God with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.




This Confession And Absolution is offered by the pastor and the congregation:

P Let us confess our sins to God our Maker.


C:Creator God, you created the heavens and earth, the stars and all things. The lights above proclaim your handiwork to all the world. Yet I have turned from you and sought to darken your revelation, going my own way rather than yours, causing hurt to others by my words and deeds. Forgive me. Draw me back to you that I might with all creation proclaim your wonders. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

P God is gracious. He has seen your sorrow for sin and heard your plea for mercy. Jesus Christ, Gods Son, has died for all your sins and has risen to assure you of eternal life. As his called and ordained servant, in his stead and at his command, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C:Amen. Thanks be to God.

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ished your work, you said that it was very good. Yet, we, your highest creation, fell from your goodness. Restore us to yourself through faith in your Son Jesus

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fell from your goodness. Restore us to yourself through faith in your Son Jesus Christ whom you sent to be our Savior, that we might praise you for your awe-

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Christ whom you sent to be our Savior, that we might praise you for your awe-some power. In his name, one God with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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some power. In his name, one God with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.


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CREATIVE Let me thine inner presence feel, thy grace and love in me reveal;

Thy Holy Spirit guide us on until our glorious goal is won.

CREATIVE Thy Holy Spirit guide us on until our glorious goal is won.

CREATIVE Eternal praise and fame we offer to thy name.

CREATIVE Eternal praise and fame we offer to thy name.

is offered by the pastor and the congregation:

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ished your work, you said that it was very good. Yet, we, your highest creation, fell from your goodness. Restore us to yourself through faith in your Son Jesus

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fell from your goodness. Restore us to yourself through faith in your Son Jesus Christ whom you sent to be our Savior, that we might praise you for your awe-

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Christ whom you sent to be our Savior, that we might praise you for your awe-some power. In his name, one God with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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some power. In his name, one God with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.


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The Old Testament Lesson, Genesis 1:14-19, is read:

P And God said, Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth. And it was so. God made the two great lightsthe greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the nightand the stars. God set them in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

P God spoke and the stars gave light to the earth.C:Thanks be to God for creating the stars and all things.

The Epistle Lesson, Acts 17:22-31, is read:

P Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, Athenians, I see how ex-tremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, To an unknown god. What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mortals life and breath and all things. From one ancestor he made all na-tions to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find himthough indeed he is not far from each one of us. For In him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your own poets have said, For we too are his offspring. Since we are Gods offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of mortals. While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to re-pent, because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righ-teousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.

P The creator God is made known through his word.C:Thanks be to God for making us his offspring.

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was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. CREATIVE

was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

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God spoke and the stars gave light to the earth.Thanks be to God for creating the stars and all things.

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Thanks be to God for creating the stars and all things.

, Acts 17:22-31, is read:

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Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, Athenians, I see how ex-tremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the city and looked

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tremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the

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carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, To an unknown god. What therefore you worship as unknown, this

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inscription, To an unknown god. What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is

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sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there

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separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

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was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

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God spoke and the stars gave light to the earth.Thanks be to God for creating the stars and all things.

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Thanks be to God for creating the stars and all things.

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I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, nor is

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Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives

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he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives

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to all mortals life and breath and all things. From one ancestor

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to all mortals life and breath and all things. From one ancestortions to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and

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tions to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for

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the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for and perhaps grope for him and find himthough indeed he is not far from

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and perhaps grope for him and find himthough indeed he is not far from each one of us. For In him we live and move and have our being; as even some

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each one of us. For In him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your own poets have said, For we too are his offspring. Since we are Gods

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of your own poets have said, For we too are his offspring. Since we are Gods offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an

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offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an

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I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, nor is

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Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives

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he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives

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to all mortals life and breath and all things. From one ancestor

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to all mortals life and breath and all things. From one ancestortions to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and

SAMPLEStions to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for

SAMPLESthe boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for

and perhaps grope for him and find himthough indeed he is not far from

SAMPLESand perhaps grope for him and find himthough indeed he is not far from

each one of us. For In him we live and move and have our being; as even some

SAMPLESeach one of us. For In him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your own poets have said, For we too are his offspring. Since we are Gods

SAMPLESof your own poets have said, For we too are his offspring. Since we are Gods offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an

SAMPLESoffspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an

SAMPLESimage formed by the art and imagination of mortals. While God has overlooked

SAMPLESimage formed by the art and imagination of mortals. While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to re-

SAMPLESthe times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to re-pent, because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righ-

SAMPLESpent, because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righ-


The Holy Gospel, Matthew 6:25-34, is read:

P Jesus said, Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we wear? For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heav-enly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Todays trouble is enough for today.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord who cares for his children.C:Praise be to you, O Christ, who takes away all our fears.

This Childrens Sermon is offered. Items neededgreen star ornaments.

P The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1

Hello, children! Im glad youre here for these Advent services. Who can tell me what Advent is? (Let children answer.) Yes, its the time of the year we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Did you know that the stars have much to tell us about God? I brought a green star for each of you. Its green to remind us that God made everything in heaven and on earth. You can put this on your Christmas tree at home. (Pass out stars.) Ill be giving you a different star at each service to help you remember how The Stars Tell the Story.

When God made the stars, everything was perfect. There was no wrong or evil anywhere. But one of Gods creatures, Lucifer, an angel, turned against God. He came to earth and began causing trouble. He tempted Adam and Eve to sin. They fell away from God like Lucifer and so did all their children and grandchildren.

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you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God CREATIVE

you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into CREATIVE

so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? Therefore do

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the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we

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not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we wear? For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heav-

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wear? For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heav-enly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom

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enly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

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righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.

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So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.

This is the Gospel of the Lord who cares for his children.

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This is the Gospel of the Lord who cares for his children.Praise be to you, O Christ, who takes away all our fears.

CREATIVE Praise be to you, O Christ, who takes away all our fears.

CREATIVE is offered. Items neededgreen star ornaments.

CREATIVE is offered. Items neededgreen star ornaments.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

CREATIVE The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

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them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?COMMUNICATIONS

add a single hour to your span of life?Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell

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Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God

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you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into

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so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? Therefore do

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the oven, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we

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not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we wear? For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heav-

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wear? For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heav-enly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom

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enly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom and his

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