The Forerunner Prepares: Christ is coming

Christ is near – repent!

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Page 38 in the front of the hymnal

OPENING HYMN - 23

Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming give us strength in our conflicts and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (sung)

FIRST LESSON – Isaiah 11:1-10

PSALM OF THE DAY – Psalm 130

SECOND LESSON – Romans 15:4-13

GOSPEL – Matthew 3:1-12

HYMN OF THE DAY - 16

On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry

SERMON – Matthew 3:1-12 (Gospel)

Advent: A Season for Repentance

HYMN - 703

My Soul in Stillness Waits

CLOSING HYMN - 6

Come, O Long-Expected Jesus