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Trifold Bulletin
Trifold Bulletin
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St Pauls Lutheran Church
“TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN”
1515 South Harrison Grand Island, NE 68803 Web: www.stpaulsgi.com
Email: stpaulsgisecretary@gmail.com 308-382-2973
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: www.elca.org
Nebraska Synod: www.nebraskasynod.org
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
Wednesday December 24th, 2025
Saturday 5pm, Traditional
Sunday 8:30am (Traditional), 10:30am (Contemporary)
Radio broadcast Sunday 9am (105.5 FM/1430 KRGI AM)
KOLN broadcast Sunday 10:30am
The 5:00pm and 7:00pm, services are listed below. Scroll down to view the 7:00pm service as well as announcements.
TODAY’S THEME:
On Christmas Eve, we gather to rejoice in the mystery of the Incarnation: that God chooses to meet the world not in power or splendor, but in the vulnerability of a child. In the birth of Jesus, God’s light breaks into the darkness, bringing hope, mercy, and peace to a weary world. This holy night proclaims that God is with us—Emmanuel—drawing near to heal, forgive, and renew all creation, and inviting us to carry Christ’s light into our lives and communities.
5:00pm
5:00pm
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
WELCOME MUSIC—”Noel” Featuring: Mike and Tessa Bockoven
GATHERING SONG “Adore”
WELCOME
SONG “Even So Come”
OPENING LITANY
BLESSING OF THE CHILDREN We invite children to come forward to receive a candy cane and special blessing from the pastors. “The First Noel,” “O Holy Night” (Team Only)
FIRST READING: Isaiah 9:2-7
SONG “Away In A Manger” (ELW—Red Book—#277)
GOSPEL: Luke 2:1-14
CHRISTMAS PONDERINGS “O Christmas Tree” by Pastor Jeff Pedersen
SONG “Breath of Heaven” Featuring: Claire Balcom and Ella Lorenz
STATEMENT OF FAITH
PRAYERS
SHARING OF THE PEACE
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
GREAT THANKSGIVING (Tune of “O Come All Ye Faithful”)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S PRAYER
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION All are welcome. Children may come forward for a blessing if they do not yet commune. If you require a Gluten-Free wafer, please ask for one!
COMMUNION SONGS “Make Room In Your Heart,” “My Soul Magnifies,” “Christmas Offering” (Team Only)
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
BLESSING
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES (Reading: John 1:1-14)
Keep lit candles upright. To light your candle, tip it to the side, lighting it from the lit candle, then return it to an upright position.
SONG: “Silent Night” (ELW #281)
SENDING
RECESSIONAL SONG “Joy to the World” (ELW #267)
7:00PM
7:00PM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
PRELUDE—Featuring: Ardie Kruse, Piano, Deb Powell, Organ “Christmas Fantasy”
READING: Isaiah 9:2-7
OPENING CAROL “Angels, From the Realms of Glory” #275
GREETING
PRAYER
READING: Luke 2:1-5
CHRISTMAS CAROL “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #279
READING: Luke 2:6-7
CHRISTMAS CAROL “Away in a Manger” #277
READING: Luke 2:8-14
CHOIR “How Quietly”
READING: Luke 2:15-20
CHRISTMAS CAROL “Angels We Have Heard on High” #289
CHRISTMAS PONDERINGS “O Christmas Tree” by Pastor Jeff Pedersen
SPECIAL MUSIC “O Night of Miracles/O Holy Night” Shannon & Pam Ahlman, Duet
Deb Powell, Accompanist
OFFERING PRAYER CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S PRAYER
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION All are welcome. Children may come forward for a blessing if they do not yet commune. If you require a Gluten-Free wafer, please ask for one!
COMMUNION MUSIC “Joy to the World” Featuring: Ardie Kruse, Piano, Deb Powell, Organ
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES (Reading: John 1:1-14) Keep lit candles upright. To light your candle, tip it to the side, lighting it from the lit candle, then return it to an upright position.
SONG: “Silent Night” (ELW #281)
SENDING
CLOSING CAROL “Joy to the World” #267
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Today’s Worship Assistants
Today’s Worship Assistants
Worship Volunteers for Next Week
Worship Volunteers for Next Week
Last Week's Worship Attendance
Last Week's Worship Attendance
2025 Poinsettia Donations
2025 Poinsettia Donations
WAYS TO SUPPORT ST PAULS
WAYS TO SUPPORT ST PAULS
Cash or check. If you need offering envelopes, let the office know!
Make online donations via Church Center: stpaulsgi.churchcenter.com/giving
Grocery Card Program—gift cards to HyVee or Super Saver. Contact Vicki (402-990-8223) or Sandi (308-380-9697) for a grocery card delivery!
Radio sponsorships. Sign up on the calendar (on the bulletin board by the office) and fill out a sponsorship card. The cost is $82.50, and a great way to honor someone or celebrate an event! *This week’s radio service was sponsored by Sarah Circle, in honor of the pastors’ wives, Andrea and Dana*
Volunteering—there are many opportunities! Contact Jill in the office for ways you can help: reception@stpaulsgi.org
Senior Pastor – Rev. Jeff Pedersen (608) 642-3673
Team Pastor - Rev. Bill Pavuk (308) 370-2055
(if your loved one is hospitalized or you are in need of pastoral care, please notify the church office or one of the pastors directly)
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
President: Jim Steinke, Vice President: Dan Arnold, Secretary: Michelle Abelbeck, Treasurer: Marvin Andersen, Holly Christensen, Joe Cook, Jeff Gilbertson, Brad Klingman, Ian Osborn, Amelia Swanson, Kevin Trapp, Caleb Vokes, Cael Wiegert, Pastor Jeff, and Pastor Bill
Large Print Bulletins
Large Print Bulletins
Our entire worship service projected on a screen at the front of the santuary. We provide these bulletins for those who have trouble reading from the screen.
Our entire worship service projected on a screen at the front of the santuary. We provide these bulletins for those who have trouble reading from the screen.
Contemporary Service Bulletin Sunday at 5:00pm
Dec 24 5pm 2025 Christmas Eve.pdfTraditional Service Bulletin Saturday at 7:00pm
Dec 24 7pm 2025 Christmas Eve.pdfGoogle Sites
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