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: John 1:6-12 (John’s witness)

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.