Our third Sunday of Advent begins with a high intensity rendition of "Angels We Have Heard on High". The carols keep coming, interspersed with Scripture readings, lighting the Candle of Joy, and a brief history of our annual Christmas Family Affair.

Entering into Worship - "Angels We Have Heard on High"

First Reading - Isaiah 40:1-5, read by Danny Fehsenfeld

Gathering Carol - "O come, O Come Emmanuel"

Welcome & News of the Church

Lighting of the Candle of Joy - John & Judi Imm

Second Reading - Hebrews 1:1-3, John 3:16, read by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

Carols of Christmas - "What Child Is This?"

Third REading - Matthew 1:18-25, read by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Carols of Christmas - "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"

Prayers of Advent, led by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory - "Hallelujah" ...