Advent 3
Isaiah 12:1-6, Zephaniah 3:1-20, Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:2-9
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Old Testament—Isaiah 12:2-6
First Lesson—The coming king is forecast as strong against oppressors but a savior of the disadvantaged and the outcast. Zephaniah 3:14-20
Second Lesson—Paul urges rejoicing since the best is yet to be. Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel—John the Baptist is like a broom sweeping clean the way of the Lord’s coming. Luke 3:7-18

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Express gratitude to God, invoking God by name.
People: We will make God’s deeds known in the world around, declaring the supremacy of the divine name.

INVOCATION
As your people, covenant God, we are filled with expectation as we approach again the celebration of the first advent of your Son, Jesus of Nazareth, whose coming was he…

Abingdon Press, Prayers for the Seasons of Gods People: Worship Aids for the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C, by B. David Hostetter