In the horror of the impending Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah promises her citizens that God would someday send a Righteous Branch to put everything to rights.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Old Testament reading is from Jeremiah 33:14–16
- Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:26–31
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 5:2–12
Hymns:
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Text: Latin c. 12th cent, tr.John Mason Neale
Tune: French, 15th cent
Public domain - Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
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Text: Johann Olearius, tr. Catherine Winkworth
Tune: Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva
Public domain - Prepare the Royal Highway
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Text: Franz Mikael Franzen, tr. from Lutheran Book of Worship
© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, used with permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110001220
Tune: Swedish, public domain
Recording:
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