SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
PASTOR: Rev. Harry M. Krolus
CHURCH: 410-356-3400 CELL: 410-707-7663
Church email: ctklclcms@yahoo.com
Church Web Site: ctklchurch.org
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WELCOME to everyone who is worshiping with us today. We are glad that you are here! We pray that your worship experience here at Christ The King is spiritually uplifting and rewarding. If you are visiting, please sign our guest book and introduce yourself to Pastor Harry.
(Please turn off all electronic devices before worship begins; or, if you are using a Bible app to enhance your worship experience or to use Pal.
WORDS OF WELCOME
THE INVOCATION
P. We begin our worship and program in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C. Amen.
OPENING HYMN: 380 “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; With angelic host proclaim “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!
Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail th’incarnate Deity! Pleased as Man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel! Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth.
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
WORDS OF PRAISE
P. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has come and
kept his word to set his people free!
C. He has kept his promise to our fathers in his holy covenant and raised up for us from the house of David the stunning salvation he promised by his prophets long ago.
P. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has come and kept his word to set his people free!
C. Free from all who hate us, everyone or everything that would oppose us; free to serve him fearlessly and faithfully and righteously each day that we live in his presence.
P. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has come and kept his word to set his people free!
C. Now we see the brilliant dawning of his great salvation: sins forgiven by his mercy, peace to guide us on our way, and even death itself made bright with his eternal light!
P. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has come and kept his word to set his people free!
C. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
THE LIGHTING OF THE SHEPHERD’S CANDLE
P. The shepherds heard the Good News that the Savior was born; and then went and saw him for themselves.
C. After seeing their Savior, the shepherds were filled with great joy and told everyone who would listen all that they had heard and seen.
(The Shepherd’s Candle is now lit.)
RESPONSIVE PRAYER
P. Children bring unrestrained joy and excitement to the days of Christmas.
C. Thank you God, for children.
P. Their eyes and hearts remind us that this is the birthday for celebration every day of our lives.
C. Thank you God, for children.
P. Their simple faith renews and reaffirms our faith in Jesus Christ, our Savior.
C. Thank you God, for children.
P. Their discovery is our rediscovery.
C. Thank you God, for children.
P. Children are important to Jesus. They are important to us. They restore our joy and wonder. Let us be as children today and worship with fresh enthusiasm and joy without restraint.
THE OFFERING
AN OFFERING SONG (783)
Take my life, that I may be consecrated, Lord, to thee;
Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use every pow’r as thou shalt choose.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN: “O Come Little Children”
O come, little children, O come, one and all,
To Bethlehem haste, to the manger so small.
God’s Son for a gift has been sent you this night
To be your Redeemer, your Joy and Delight.
He’s born in a stable for you and for me,
Draw near by the bright gleaming starlight to see,
In swaddling clothes lying, so meek and so mild,
And purer than angels, the heavenly Child.
Kneel down and adore Him with shepherds today,
Lift up little hands now and praise Him as they,
Rejoice that a Savior from sin you can boast,
And join in the song of the heavenly host.
“A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW”
CAROLS SUNG DURING THE PRESENTATION
332 “Savior Of The Nations Come”
Savior of the nations, come, Virgin's Son, make here your home. Marvel now, O Heav'n and Earth, That the Lord chose such a birth.
Not by human flesh and blood, By the Spirit of our God Was the Word of God made flesh: Woman's offspring, pure and fresh.
358 “From Heaven Above”
"From heaven above to earth I come
To bear good news to every home;
Glad tidings of great joy I bring,
Whereof I now will say and sing:
Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto us His Son hath given!
While angels sing with pious mirth
A glad new year to all the earth.
361 “O Little Town Of Bethlehem”
O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see the lie!
Above thy deep And dream-less sleep The silent stars go by;
Yet in the darkness shineth The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears Of all the years Are met in thee tonight.
For Christ is born of Mary, and, gathered all above
While mortals sleep, and angels keep their watch of wond’ring love.
O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King and peace to all the earth.
368 “Angels We Have Heard On High”
Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.
Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavn'ly song? [Refrain]
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing. Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain]
387 “Joy To The World” (1,4)
Joy to the world; the Lord is come;
Let Earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room,
And heav'n and nature sing.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness,
And wonders of his love.
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PRAYER
O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God, grant that the words and music we have heard this day with our outward ears may, through your grace, touch our inward hearts so we may forever keep Christmas as a celebration of the most wonderful birthday of all - the birthday of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
THE BENEDICTION
P. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C. Amen.
CLOSING HYMN: 370 “What Child Is This”
What child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
The babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies he in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian fear; for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce him through,
The cross he bore for me, for you;
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The babe, the son of Mary!
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We want to extend a word of thanks to everyone involved in our program this year. They did a most excellent job!
2025 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
(Remaining)
Sunday, December 14 - 3rd Sunday in Advent
Children’s Christmas Program at 10:30 AM
Christmas Caroling at 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 17
3rd Mid-Week Advent Worship Service at 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 21 - 4th Sunday In Advent
Worship with Communion at 10:30 AM
Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Choral at 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Christmas Day Worship at 10:30 AM
Sunday, December 28 - 1st Sunday After Christmas
Worship with Communion at 10:30 AM
Wednesday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve Worship at 7:30 PM
