Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Emmanuel, today we celebrate your coming and rejoice in your promises. We joyfully welcome you to this world and celebrate your presence in our lives. Amen.

HYMNS

Silent night, holy night   ELW 281, GG 122, H82 111, NCH 134, UMH 239
Away in a manger   ELW 277/278, GG 114/115, H82 101, NCH 124, UMH 217
Joy to the world   ELW 267, GG 134, 266, H82 100, NCH 132, UMH 246/818b
Jesus, Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child   ELW 297, GG 126, NCH 136, TFF 51
Angels We Have Heard On High   ELW 289, GG 113, H82 96, NCH 125, UMH 238 

CHORAL

I am so glad each Christmas Eve, Carolyn Jennings