Christmas Day - The Nativity of our Lord - December 25, 2025

The Feast of the Nativity of our Lord – Christmas Day Opening Hymn – 387 Joy To the World Confession and Absolution – pg. 184/185 Psalm 2 Kyrie- pg.186 Hymn of Praise -Gloria In Excelis Salutation Collect of the Day: Almighty God, grant that the birth of Your only-begotten Son in the flesh may set us free from the bondage of sin; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Amen. OT Reading – Isaiah 52:7-10 Gradual To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! Epistle – Hebrews 1: 1-12 Alleluia. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Alleluia. Holy Gospel : John 1:1-18 Nicene Creed p.319 Hymn of the Day – 382 We Praise You Jesus At They Birth Offertory – pg.192 Offering – pg. 193 Rite of Confirmation Prayer of the Church Service of the Sacrament – pg. 194 Lord’s Prayer – pg.196 Distribution Hymns: 546 O Jesus SO Sweet, O Jesus So Mild 370 What Child Is This 389 Hark the Herald Angels Sing Nunc Dimittis – pg. 199 Post Communion Collect – pg. 201 Benediction -pg.202 Closing Hymn – 384 Of the Father’s Love Begotten