Worship with us in-person, masked, or via Facebook Livestream, 10:15 a.m.

Serving this week: Ms. Presita May, Assisting Minister, Jason Hill, Organist, Rosemary Schneekloth, Facebook Live Admin 

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The Collect/Prayer of the Day 

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

The Lessons

Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 

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. +

Hymns *

Hymn of Invocation: LSB 346, When All the World Was Cursed        

Hymn of the Day: LSB 344, On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry       

Communion hymn: LSB 345, Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding

Sending hymn: LSB 343, Prepare the Royal Highway      

+ Sundays and Seasons Year A 2023, Augsburg Fortress, page 37

* Printed in bulletin with permission