Call To Worship
(Includes the lighting of the Christ candle in the Advent/Christmas Wreath; wreath may need to be refreshed; all candles are gone except the center large Christ candle. The Advent/Christmas tree can be left in place also, showing the symbols of the holy days and slowing down the culture’s hurry to the next buying season.)
Leader: Happy New Year! 20?? is on the next calendar page! Christmas symbols are still here — until Epiphany when our images change to depict a maturing Jesus. During these last four weeks, we’ve told our faith stories and our family memories; we’ve given gifts, as the magi gave gifts to the Christ Child and as God has given divine presence in Jesus of Nazareth.
People: From him we learn to be God-bearers in this world.
Leader: Our expectations have been m…