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December 21, 2025 · 10:45 am · Fourth Sunday of Advent ∙ A Service of Lessons & Carols
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we will light the candle of love as our Sanctuary Choir presents A Service of Lessons and Carols.
Through Scripture and music, we will hear the good news and remember that good news is louder than fear.
Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will give the Welcome. The Maxey Family will light the Advent Candles. The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Light the Light, the Fire of Life,” and will feature soloists Anna Leavitt, Xan Coulter, Ian Coulter, and John Morse. Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will lead the Passing of the Peace. We will sing “Once in Royal David’s City.”
The First Lesson – God’s Good Creation
Genesis 1:1-5, 26-27 ∙ Kiley and Aurelia Daniel
“Creator of the Stars of Night” ∙ Rev. Chris Cottingham and Xan Coulter
The Second Lesson – The People Walking in Darkness
Psalm 94:3-7 ∙ Richard Baldwin
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
The Third Lesson – A Promise of Light
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 ∙ Ted Thomas
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
The Fourth Lesson – The Song of Mary
Luke 1:46-55 ∙ Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg
“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
The Fifth Lesson – The Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25 ∙ Dale Chandler
“Child in the Manger” ∙ Sanctuary Choir
The Sixth Lesson – The Mystery of the Incarnation
John 1:1-5, 14-17 ∙ Kay Thomas
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
The Hymn of Response will be “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will give the Pastoral Benediction.
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Genesis 1:1-5, 26-27
Psalm 94:3-7
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Luke 1:46-55
Matthew 1:18-25
John 1:1-5, 14-17