Opening Prayer: Almighty God, you deserve all the glory for this Christmas season. Thank you for sending your son, and setting your plan in motion, so I can be in your presence forever. Amen.

Read: Matthew 1:18-2:12
Reflect: How does Joseph take the news of his pregnant girlfriend? What is the significance of the wise men? Why do you think God chose to reveal the details of Christmas to some, and not to others?

Prayer: for the church, for others, and for myself

Hymn: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”
Joyful, joyful, we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of light;
Angels lifting praise before You
Sing throughout this holy night.
In a manger lies a Baby-
Child of Mary, Son of God.
Voices joined in joyful chorus
Praise You for Your gift of love.

All Your works declare Your glory;
All creation joins to sing.
Praise resounds as earth rejoices
In the birth of Christ, the King.
Shepherds kneel before the Infant.
Trumpets sound and anthems raise
As with joy our hearts are lifted,
Joined in wonder, love, and praise.

Closing Prayer: Go with me now God, and help me reflect Your love, and the confidence You have in Your Son to the world around me. Amen.

Opening Prayer: Almighty God, you deserve all the glory for this Christmas season. Thank you for sending your son, and setting your plan in motion, so I can be in your presence forever. Amen.

Read: Luke 1:26-56
Reflect: What lines in this story do you like most? How does Mary’s song help us understand the significance of Christmas? Do you think Mary received blessings only from this news, or do you think there were some burdens in this news too?

Prayer: for the church, for others, and for myself

Hymn: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”
Joyful, joyful, we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of light;
Angels lifting praise before You
Sing throughout this holy night.
In a manger lies a Baby-
Child of Mary, Son of God.
Voices joined in joyful chorus
Praise You for Your gift of love.

All Your works declare Your glory;
All creation joins to sing.
Praise resounds as earth rejoices
In the birth of Christ, the King.
Shepherds kneel before the Infant.
Trumpets sound and anthems raise
As with joy our hearts are lifted,
Joined in wonder, love, and praise.

Closing Prayer: Go with me now God, and help me reflect Your love, and the confidence You have in Your Son to the world around me. Amen.

Opening Prayer: Almighty God, you deserve all the glory for this Christmas season. Thank you for sending your son, and setting your plan in motion, so I can be in your presence forever. Amen.

Read: John 1:1-18
Reflect: What does John’s unique introduction teach us about Christmas? How does this Christmas story shape our understanding of the stories of Christmas found in Matthew and Luke?

Prayer: for the church, for others, and for myself

Hymn: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”
Joyful, joyful, we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of light;
Angels lifting praise before You
Sing throughout this holy night.
In a manger lies a Baby-
Child of Mary, Son of God.
Voices joined in joyful chorus
Praise You for Your gift of love.

All Your works declare Your glory;
All creation joins to sing.
Praise resounds as earth rejoices
In the birth of Christ, the King.
Shepherds kneel before the Infant.
Trumpets sound and anthems raise
As with joy our hearts are lifted,
Joined in wonder, love, and praise.

Closing Prayer: Go with me now God, and help me reflect Your love, and the confidence You have in Your Son to the world around me. Amen.

Opening Prayer: Lord, when we have to wait, remind us that you are in charge of all time. Thank you for your perfect timing, and your constant presence. Amen.

Advent Reading: Matthew 3:1-6 (Repent and prepare)

Prayer: for the church, for others, and for myself

Hymn: “Joy to the World”
Joy to the World! the Lord is come;
Let earth receiver her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, and wonders of His love.

Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for the chance to love you and serve you today. Amen.

Opening Prayer: Lord, when we have to wait, remind us that you are in charge of all time. Thank you for your perfect timing, and your constant presence. Amen.

Advent Reading: Mathew 1:18-25 (Joseph prepares)

Prayer: for the church, for others, and for myself

Hymn: “Joy to the World”
Joy to the World! the Lord is come;
Let earth receiver her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, and wonders of His love.

Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for the chance to love you and serve you today. Amen.