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Christ’s presence in our midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the God in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one “more powerful” than John, even with a winnowing fork in hand, is good news—and cause for exultation—for us who are being saved. Great joy is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent.

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Hymns:

Gathering Hymn: “Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn” ELW #242

Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950

Text © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Blessing of the Advent Wreath: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” ELW #257

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

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

Hymn of the Day: “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding!” ELW #246

Text: Latin hymn, 1632; tr. Edward Caswall, 1814-1878

Offering: “Come Now, O Prince of Peace”

Text: Geon-yong Lee, b. 1947; tr. Marion Pope

Text © Geonyong Lee.

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: Zephaniah 3:14-20 - Rejoice, the Lord is in your midst

Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-6 - In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (Is. 12:6)

Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 - Rejoice, the Lord is near

Gospel: Luke 3:7-18 - One more powerful is coming, baptizing with fire

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 2023 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.