The Christian Constant – Midweek Advent Service

In between Jesus' first and second comings it is frequently difficult to see what the good God is up to, but through faith in the power of his gospel we are called by God to always be joyful, always be praying, and always be thankful to him for the sanctification he's destined us for.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Midweek Advent Service, Dec 20, 2023

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 126

Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24

Gospel Reading is from John 1:6–8, 19–28

Songs and Hymns:

Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

Text: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672–1737; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.;
Tune: Joachim Neander, 1650–80;
Text and tune: Public domain.

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Text (sts. 1–2): tr. Theodore Baker, 1851–1934, alt.;
(sts. 1–2, 4): German, 16th cent.; (st. 3): Friedrich L. C. Layriz, 1808–59;
(st. 3): tr. Harriet R. K. Spaeth, 1845–1925; (st. 4): tr. John C. Mattes, 1876–1948.
Tune: Alte Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, 1599, Köln.
Text and tune: Public domain.

An Irish Christmas Blessing

Keith Getty, Kristyn Lennox Getty, © 2004 Thankyou Music;
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

Magnificat

Text: Luke 1:46 (ESV), public domain.
Tune: David Schack (b. 1947), © 2006 Lutheran Service Book, used with permission,
LSB Hymn License no. 110001220.

The Advent of Our King

Text: Charles Coffin, 1676–1749; tr. John Chandler, 1806–76, alt.;
Tune: Aaron Williams, 1731–76;
Text and tune: Public domain.

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Announcements:

Wednesday, Dec 20:

Midweek Advent Service: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM

Sunday, Dec 24:

Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM

Christmas Eve Midnight Worship Service: 11:30 PM to 12:15 AM

Monday, Dec 25:

Christmas Worship Service: 9 AM to 10 AM