Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church & School
N6412 State Road 49
Weyauwega (West Bloomfield), WI 54983
Church/School Phone: (920) 867-3263
www.celc-westbloomfield.com
celcschool@centurytel.net
Pastor: John Taggatz
Principal: Colleen Boelter
Phone: (715) 467-1231 or (920) 867-2805
Phone: (920) 867-2937
Mission Statement
United in Christ through Word and Sacrament to proclaim Christ to a waiting
world.
WELCOME!
We extend a cordial welcome to everyone in the name of our crucified and
risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Visitors are always welcome in our
midst.
Order of Worship—(As Printed in the Bulletin)
-Ringing of the Bell
The real story of the 12 days
of Christmas
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
AS WE GATHER— “The Real Story of the 12 Days of Christmas”
Who would have thought there was any connection between the song, “The
Twelve Days of Christmas” and a Christian worship service? How could a song
with supposed nonsensical words have anything to do with the birth of Jesus?
But such is truly the case! Sadly, the dust of many, many Christmases has
covered the original meaning of this song, a meaning seated deeply in the
teachings of the Christian Church. The significance of this song carries with it
some startling truths. It includes such teachings as the four Gospels, the five
books of Moses, the eleven apostles, the nine fruits of the spirit, the ten
Commandments, the eight Beatitudes, the six days of creation, and more. Once
we discover that the twelve days of Christmas are in no ways leading up to
Christmas, but instead the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany, the
symbolism begins to take shape.
+ Introduction +
Processional “O Come Little Children” (Congregation & Children)
West Bloomfield, WI
Children’s Christmas Program
December 24th, 2015
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
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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.
See Mary and Joseph, with love-beaming eyes
Are gazing upon the rude bed where he lies;
The shepherds are kneeling, with hearts full of love,
While angels sing loud alleluias above.
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.
Invocation
Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen
Pastor’s Introduction
Prayer
Pastor: Dear Savior, once more we thank You that we have had the blessed
privilege of celebrating Your birth, and singing Your praises. May our
hymns, prayers, and all our service find ready acceptance with You. Take up
Your abode in the hearts of the many millions who these holidays are seeking
to glorify Your most holy name. Give us all a deeper, fuller love of You, our
Lord and King, who first loved us and became our Brother by taking on our
human flesh as a little baby born in Bethlehem. To You alone be all the
honor and glory, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns
forever. Amen.
“The Real Story of the Twelve Days of Christmas”
By: Rev. Richard Lehmann
Song: “O Come All Ye Faithful” Hymn 379, vs. 1-4 (Congregation)
EXPLANATION OF SEASONS
Breanna Weiland, Carson Kester, Mason Marquette
Song: “O Come, O Come Immanuel” (Grades 5-8)
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE TWELVE DAY SEASON
Kyle Earll, Hannah Schneider, Isaac Buhrow
DAY 1 (Christmas Day) – A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Peyton Carlson, Aiden Marquette, Mariah Baehnman, Alyson Baehnman,
Darrian Lund, Olivia Schneider, Alivia Zastrow, Sophia McCoy, Rylan
Konen, Davianna Lund, Eddie Taggatz, Lilly Wendt, Tyler Baehnman,
Esther Mundschau
Song: “What Child Is This?” Hymn 370 (Congregation)
(Pianist: Breanna Weiland)
Day 2 (December 26) –Two Turtle Doves
Tayler Carlson: …The Gospel of Luke tells us in chapter 2:22-24:
Congregation: “When the time of purification according to the Law of
Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took Him to Jerusalem to
present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every
firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord’), and to offer sacrifice in
keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: ‘a pair of doves or two
young pigeons.’”
Jacob Earll: …God’s covenant of peace is given to us in the books of the
Bible.
Congregation: 2 Timothy 3: 16: All Scripture is God-breathed and is
useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness,
so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good
work.
PreK-K: Recitation
Dellana Lund, Lauren Wendt, Thomas Robbert, Martin Taggatz, Kabella
Robbert, Judah Sorenson, Mackenzie Baehnman, Berkeley Robbert, Grant
Baehnman, Gracyn Konen, Miriam Wenzel.
Song: The B-I-B-L-E (Pre/K-K vs. 1,3 & Congregation vs. 2)
PreK-K
1. The B-I-B-L-E, Yes, that’s the Book for me
I stand alone on the Word of God. The B-I-B-L-E.
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Congregation
2. The B-I-B-L-E, Yes, that’s the Book for me
I stand alone on the Word of God. The B-I-B-L-E.
PreK-K
3. The B-I-B-L-E, Yes, that’s the Book for me
I stand alone on the Word of God. The B-I-B-L-E.
Day 3 (December 27) – Three French Hens
Jordan Zastrow, Cooper Kester, Ethan Marquette, Jayden McCoy,
Peyton Carlson
Song: “We Three Kings” (Grades 1-4) (Pianist: Tayler Carlson)
Song: “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” Hymn 384 (Congregation)
Day 7 (December 31) – Seven Swans-a-swimming
Jordan Zastrow, Cooper Kester
Ethan Marquette: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
Congregation: If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion
to his faith.
If it is serving, let him serve
If it is teaching, let him teach
If it is encouraging, let him encourage
If it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously
If it is leadership, let him govern diligently
If it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Day 4 (December 28) -- Four Calling Birds
Isaac Buhrow
Kyle Earll: …Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Day 8 (January 1) – Eight Maids-a-milking
Isaac Buhrow: …Luke records in chapter 2 :21
Congregation: …these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his
name. John 20: 31
Congregation: On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him,
he was named “Jesus”, the name the angel had given him before he had
been conceived.”
Day 5 (December 29) – Five Gold Rings
Breanna Weiland, Carson Kester
Hannah Schneider: …This verse reminds us to reflect on our faithful God.
Carson Kester, Mason Marquette
Congregation: The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether
righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold.
Psalm 19: 9-10
Day 9 (January 2) – Nine Ladies Dancing
Cooper Kester
Hannah Schneider: …St. Paul wrote about it to the Galatian Christians in
chapter 5.
Day 6 (December 30) – Six Geese-a-laying
Jacob Earll
Jayden McCoy: …Six of them laying eggs represents all the wonderful life
that God brought forth in the six days of creation.
Congregation: God saw all that he had made; and it was very good.
And there was evening and there was morning – the sixth day. Genesis
1: 31
Responsive Reading of Scripture from K-Grade 4 and Grades 5-8
Congregation: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control…Since we
live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become
conceited, provoking and envying each other.”
Tayler Carlson
Day 10 (January 3) – Ten Lords-a-leaping
Ethan Marquette, Jacob Earll, Jayden McCoy
Tayler Carlson
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Davianna Lund, Alyson Baehnman, Tyler Baehnman, Peyton Carlson, Lilly
Wendt, Alivia Zastrow, Olivia Schneider, Sophia McCoy, Aiden Marquette,
Rylan Konen, Esther Mundschau
Song: “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice” Hymn 386 vs. 1-4 (Congregation)
Day 11 (January 4) – Eleven Pipers Piping
Breanna Weiland
Peyton Carlson, Davianna Lund, Alyson Baehnman, Tyler Baehnman,
Darrian Lund, Lilly Wendt, Alivia Zastrow, Mariah Baehnman, Olivia
Schneider, Sophia McCoy, Aiden Marquette, Rylan Konen, Eddie Taggatz,
Esther Mundschau
Song: “Away in a Manger” (Pre/K-3) (Pianist: Tayler Carlson)
Day 12 (January 5) – Twelve Drummers Drumming
Jordan Zastrow
Pastor: The Twelve Drummers Drumming represent the twelve points of the
Apostles’ Creed. This Creed provides a beat that allows us to march together
in the unity of our faith.
Children say the number and the congregation parts of the creed
Number 1 – The person of God the Father
Number 2 – The person of Jesus Christ, eternal Son of the Father
Number 3 – He was conceived and born
Number 4 – He suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried
Number 5 – He descended into hell and arose
Number 6 – He ascended to heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father
Number 7 – He will return to judge the world and end the universe as we
know it
Number 8 – The person of the Holy Spirit
Number 9 – The Holy Christian Church
Number 10 –The forgiveness of sins
Number 11 – The resurrection of our bodies on the last day
Number 12 – Everlasting life
Congregation: The Apostles’ Creed (as found on the very back page of
your hymnal)
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Pastor: The song ends with a summary of the Christian faith. Can you
remember, now, what the gifts all represented?
12 Drummers Drumming—The 12 essential truths in the Creed that keep
Christians moving forward in the faith.
11 Pipers piping—The 11 apostles proclaiming the Gospel to the world
(Mark 3: 16-19)
10 Lords a leaping— The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20)
9 Ladies dancing—
The 9-fold “fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5: 22-23)
8 Maids a-milking—
The 8 Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10)
7 Swans a-swimming— The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12: 6-8)
6 Geese a laying –
The 6 days of Creation ( Genesis 1)
5 Golden rings—
The 5 books of Moses
4 Calling birds—
The 4 Gospels
3 French hens—
The 3 precious virtues (Faith, Hope, Love) or the
three gifts of the Magi.
2Turtle doves –
The Old and New Testaments
A partridge in a pear tree – Jesus enduring our pain on the cross.
Kyle Earll
Song: “The Twelve Days of Christmas” (Grades Pre/K-8)
(Pianist: Breanna Weiland)
Offering/Prayers/Benediction
Prayers of the Church (Please stand)
Pastor: On this holy night on which Christ was born, let us pray to the Lord
on behalf of His people and for all people in Jesus’ name.
Pastor: Dear Father, in Jesus, You have given us a gift whose worth is
beyond all telling. Help us in the busyness of this holiday season to
not overlook or pass Him by, but rather help us to pause and kneel
quietly before His manger and discover true joy through beholding
Your Son as Christ our Lord. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Pastor: Dear Father, for all who face this Christmas overwhelmed by loss,
pain, suffering, hunger, or loneliness, we ask Your kindness and the
presence of Your Holy Spirit. In beholding Jesus as the light of the
world, ignite the spark of hope in the hearts of all who are in need.
Lord, in Your mercy,
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People: Hear our prayer.
Pastor: Dear Father, for Your people around the world who gather this night
in remembrance of Your gift for us in Jesus, we pray Your blessing
and peace. May all who proclaim the good news of Jesus this
Christmas do so with great joy that becomes infectious within all
who hear Your Word. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Pastor: Dear Father, wherever the good news of the Savior’s birth is
repressed and those who tell it are persecuted, we ask You to turn the
hearts of those responsible, including people in positions of civil
authority. Grant to all earthly leaders humble receptivity and
willingness to carry out Your will for the well-being of all citizens.
Lord, in Your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
People: Amen.
Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13)
Pastor: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray…
People: 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.
Benediction
Pastor: The LORD bless you and keep you.
The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The LORD look upon you with favor and  give you peace. Numbers
6:24–26
People: Amen.
Song: “Silent Night” Hymn 363 (Congregation & Children)
+ Go in Peace and Serve the Lord!!! +
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Officiant: Pastor John M. Taggatz
Elder: Russ Lubeck
Ushers/Greeters: Steve & Joanne Loehrke & The Kobiske Family
Organist: Ila Robbert
Pianists: Breanna Weiland & Tayler Carlson
Altar Guild: Karen Tesch
Acolyte: Breanna Weiland
Join Us for Holiday Worship at Christ Lutheran Church!
Sundays: 10:30 am
Christmas Day 10:30 am
New Year’s Day Worship 10:30 am
This Christmas Season, the poinsettias are placed in Church:
In memory of Edgar Pflug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Given by Joanne Pflug & family
In memory of Mark & Tammy Highlander. . . . . Given by Delmar & Joan Behm
In memory of Art & Roger Radichel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Given by their families
In memory of Werner & Clarice Kempf . .Given by Bob & Rosemary Cartwright
In memory of Mike Bruesewitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . Given by John & JoAnn Robbert
Matt, Jeremy, Crystal, Brook & Rylei Bruesewitz
In memory of Dennis Robbert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Given by John & JoAnn Robbert
In memory of Ida Ebert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Given by Vera Frederick
In memory of Cody Loehrke. . . . . . . . . . . . . Given by Dave & Charlene Loehrke
Ryan, Stacy, Mason, Ethan & Aiden Marquette
Brad, Cassie, Rylan, Gracyn & Aubryn Konen
In memory of David Krause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Given by Eloise Krause & Family
In honor of Happy Birthday Jesus. . . . . . . . . . Given by Myron & Lydia Wacker
In honor of Christ Lutheran School
In honor of Ladies Aide
This Christmas Eve Service will be aired on WDUX on Christmas Day at
10:30 AM.
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8th Grade
Breanna Weiland
Kindergarten
Dellana Lund
Kabella Robbert
Thomas Robbert
Judah Sorenson
Martin Taggatz
Lauren Wendt
7th Grade
Isaac Buhrow
Kyle Earll
Carson Kester
Mason Marquette
Hannah Schneider
Preschool
Grant Baehnman
Mackenzie Baehnman
Gracyn Konen
Berkeley Robbert
Miriam Wenzel
6th Grade
Tayler Carlson
Jacob Earll
5th Grade
Cooper Kester
Ethan Marquette
Jayden McCoy
Jordan Zastrow
4th Grade
Tyler Baehnman
Davianna Lund
Lilly Wendt
3rd Grade
Aiden Marquette
Esther Mundschau
2nd Grade
Alyson Baehnman
Peyton Carlson
Rylan Konen
Sophia McCoy
Olivia Schneider
Alivia Zastrow
1st Grade
Mariah Baehnman
Darrian Lund
Edward Taggatz
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