Friday, December 21, 2007

The Nativity of Our Lord

Christmas Eve

Isaiah 9:2-4,6-7
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14(15-20)
Psalm 96 or 96:1-4,11-12

The Collect

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

or this

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Announcements

Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Carols at 6:30PM
  • Holy Eucharist at 7:00PM
  • John White is our guest organist this evening
  • Annual Meeting – Part 2: Feast of the Epiphany, January 6th
  • Diocesan Youth Convention for Jr. & Sr. High Youth on January 11-12 at St James’ Cathedral, Fresno.

Next Sunday’s lessons: 1 Christmas
Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
John 1:1-18
Psalm 147:13-21

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