This week’s readings: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55.
Prayer for each day: Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
This week’s readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18.
Prayer for each day: Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Christmas Eve – three services of Holy Communion will celebrate Jesus’ birth.
4:00 p.m. – An opportunity to worship for those who want to come out in the daylight, and for families with small children. The Kinder Choir and Cherub Choir will sing anthems.
7:00 p.m. – This child-oriented service will feature a live nativity. The Junior Choir will provide special music. Children and youth will serve as lectors and will present a musical prelude. Folks of all ages are invited.
10:30 p.m.- Service of Candlelight for those for whom light in the midst of darkness and quiet anticipation of the joy of the coming of Christ is what Christmas is all about. The Youth and Adult Choirs will participate. (A musical prelude will begin at 10:00 p.m.)
Christmas Day – 9:00 a.m. -Service of Lessons and Carols
This week’s readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6.
Prayer for each day: Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.