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At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the approaching light of Christ. For Christians he is the root of Jesse, the righteous judge who welcomes all, especially the poor and meek of the earth. We wait with hope for that day when the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and there will be no more hurt or destruction. From the Lord’s table we are sent in the spirit of John the Baptist to proclaim that in Christ the kingdom of God has come near.

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Hymns:

Gathering Hymn: “Hark, the Glad Sound!” ELW #239

Text: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751

Blessing of the Advent Wreath: “Light One Candle” ELW #240

Text: Wayne L. Wold, b. 1954

Text © 1984 Fortress Press, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

Hymn of the Day: “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” ELW #249

Text: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; tr. composite

Anthem: “Anthem “O Day of Peace” arr. Powell Choir

Offertory: “He Came Down” ELW #253

Text: Cameroon traditional

Communion Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” ELW #257

Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Köln, 1710; tr. composite

Text sts. 2, 6, 7 © 1997 Augsburg Fortress. 

Sending Hymn: “Prepare the Royal Highway” ELW #264

Text: Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772-1847; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship

Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

Readings:

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 - From David’s line, a ruler bringing justice and peace

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 - May the righteous flourish; let there be an abundance of peace.

Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13 - Live in harmony, welcoming one another

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 - A voice cries: Prepare the way of the Lord

Liturgy reprinted from “Evangelical Lutheran Worship”, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress, used by permission of license #SBT004670 and One License A-709549; Prayers are from “Sundays & Seasons”, copyright 2024 Augsburg Fortress. Introductions to the readings are written by The Rev. Mark Oldenburg, Ph.D., Steck-Miller Professor Emeritus of the Art of Worship, United Lutheran Seminary.

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