READINGS
Psalter--Psalms 148
First Lesson--The prophet speaks of a divine presence more immediate than messenger or angel. Isaiah 63:7-9
Second Lesson--The writer to the Hebrews explains the reason for the humanity of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 2:10-18
Gospel--Matthew closely links the childhood survival of Jesus with Old Testament prophecies. Matthew 2:13-23

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: With the whole congregation we will praise the great deed of God.
People: With the whole congregation we will praise God, who has won a name by marvelous deeds in Jesus Christ.

INVOCATION
Though you hear our unspoken prayers and the quietest whisper, O God, you rejoice also to hear the common voice we speak together …