Welcome, Announcements, Invocation
Introduction of Peace Candle
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (instrumental)
Children's Message
Responsive Reading
God, we hear ancient words with new meaning:
“Prepare the way of the Lord.”
Like Isaiah and John the Baptist,
teach us to prepare the way.
Lead us once again down the wilderness path
To see hope born again this Christmas.
Offertory
Doxology
New Testament Reading - Mark 1:1-8
Morning Prayer
Special Music
Sermon, Isaiah 40:1-11
Hymn 93, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" (2 stanzas)
Communion
Benediction