READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 96
First Lesson—In the darkness the prophet welcomes the light of the great king in the line of David who will bring justice and peace. Isaiah 9:2-7
Second Lesson—The grace of God that was made personal in Jesus Christ is expected again. Titus 2:11-14
Gospel—In Bethlehem, a shepherd’s town, is born the Savior who is Mary’s little Jesus, a descendant of the great king, David. Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)

CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Silence, everyone, in the presence of God.
People: God has come out of the sanctuary of heaven.

INVOCATION
God of mystery, God of revelation, God of joyful sound, we worship you with the most profound devotion, and with the simplest wonder at the foot of a manger b…