Through the prophet Isaiah we learn that God intended for His people to be a source of His shining light in the world so that the people of every nation would see their light and be drawn to Him. Yet, it was the darkness of their sin that kept this light from truly shining as God intended. So, through Isaiah, God also promised a servant who would be the light Israel could not be. This servant is Jesus Christ whose birth we anticipate and prepare to celebrate this Advent season.
In our anticipation and preparation of this season, we will be journeying back to the time of Isaiah to consider what it means to be the light that God calls us to be. In this series, “A Light For All People”, we will seek to learn how Christ is the source of true light and how in Him we are called to be witnesses to His light.
Prelude (Bill Holda)
Call to Worship: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 with responsive reading to follow
Song - O Come All Ye Faithful
Advent and Christ Candle Lighting
(Kim & Denise B)
Song - O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:5-6
Prayer
Song - O Holy Night
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Message
Song - Hark! The Herald Angel Sing
Candle Litany
(Ava H, Brad H, Dave S, Karla T)
Song - Silent Night
Benediction