READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 148
First Lesson—Zion is as joyful as a bride when God clothes her with the garments of salvation. Isaiah 61:10–62:3
Second Lesson—In Paul’s letter to the Galatians he speaks of the timely birth of God’s Son, our Savior. Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel—Joseph and Mary have the correct religious rituals for baby Jesus and themselves. Luke 2:22-40

CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Let us rejoice in God with all our hearts.
People: Our Savior robes us with salvation like a garment and clothes us in integrity like a cloak.

INVOCATION
Eternal Parent, whatever the festive clothes we wear to mark this Christmas season, continue to receive us as robed with the white robes of salvation and wrapped in the cl…