Children’s Christmas Service December 12, 2021

A place to call home: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & School
In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, welcome home. We especially welcome to our house of
worship our guests who have joined us today. We pray you will be strengthened by the good news
about God’s grace, love, and forgiveness to us through Jesus.

From EVERLASTING to
EVERLASTING
The Story of the Christmas Wreath
INTRODUCTION
The story of the Christmas Wreath is the theme for this Christmas worship service. Although
we are used to hanging wreaths on our front doors and in our churches, many people don’t
realize the wonderful significance that this decoration has to offer. This service considers
several wreaths that all present something meaningful in our Christmas holiday. Many of our
members are familiar with the Advent Wreath which provides a calendar to follow as we
approach Christmas. The Wreath of Thorns reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus on the
cross. The Laurel Wreath was also mentioned in the Bible as a sign of victory in the Greek
games. Today it symbolizes the crown of victory that will be ours one day. Finally, we will look
at the Christmas Wreath and the significance of its color and shape.

Serving at Worship
Presiding Minister: Pastor Jonathan Kolander
Musical Accompanist: Lisa Thiesfeldt
Prelude Performed by: SMLS students playing today are enrolled in Mr. Puckett’s Piano Lessons
Postlude: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing by Alfred V. Fedak
Altar Flowers: Flowers have been provided by the WAC. Thank you for all that you do!

If there is any way our church and school can serve your spiritual needs, please contact one of our pastors or our school principal; 
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School 
7869 Kingswood Drive 
Citrus Heights, California 95610 
Phone: (916) 961-7891   
Website: www.StMarksLutheran.com 
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