On the Way to Bethlehem

November 30 – Advent 1 – Hope
First Lesson: Romans 8:18-25
Second Lesson: Luke 2:1-3
Sermon: ‘Twas the Day Before Christmas
Hymns: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

December 7 – Advent 2 – Communion - Peace
Romans 12:9-18
Luke 1:5-17
Sermon: What Are You Waiting For?
Hymns: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

December 14 – Advent 3 – Joy
Cantata


December 21 – Advent 4 – Love
First Lesson: Romans 13:8-11
Second Lesson: Luke 2:1-14
Sermon: Were You Born in a Barn?
Hymns: Angels We Have Heard on High
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

December 24 – Christmas Eve
First Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Second Lesson: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: What If Christmas Doesn’t Come?
Hymns: O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Silent Night

December 28 – Christmas 1 – ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 AM
Hymns: Joy to the World
The Friendly Beasts
Go, Tell It on the Mountain

January 4, 2026 – Epiphany Sunday; Communion
First Lesson: Isaiah 60:1-6
Second Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: It’s In the Stars
Hymns: We Three Kings
The First Noel

January 11 – Baptism of Jesus Sunday
First Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9
Second Lesson: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon: Taking the Plunge
Hymns: When Jesus Came to Jordan
This Is the Spirit’s Entry Now
Down to the River to Pray