As modern-day John the Baptists, Christians wait for and even hasten the coming of Jesus by living lives of repentance and faithful confession of his lordship.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 80:1, 3, 8a, 9b, 7
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 40:1–11
- Epistle reading is from 2 Peter 3:8–14
- Holy Gospel is from Mark 1:1–8
Hymns:
- Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
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Text by Charles Wesley
Tune by Thomas Olivers
Text and tune are public domain - Prepare the Royal Highway
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Text by Franz Mikael Franzen, translation from Lutheran Book of Worship
© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune from Swedish
Public domain - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Text from Latin, 12th century, Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum
Translation by John Mason Neale
Tune from French, 15th century
Public domain - The Church's One Foundation
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Text by Samuel J Stone
Tune by Samuel Wesley
Public domain
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