First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 26:36-46, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:8-14
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Psalter - Psalm 122
First Lesson—The prophet foresees the days to come when the nations stream to the mountain of the house of the Eternal for learning and judgment. Isaiah 2:1-5
Second Lesson—Paul admonishes sobriety and alertness since the day of salvation is near. Romans 13:11-14
Gospel—Just as Noah watched for the approaching flood, Jesus calls for alertness in waiting for the day of the Son of Man. Matthew 24:36-44

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: I rejoice to see you in the house of the Lord, where we come together in unity.
People: We give thanks to God and pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all earth's cities.

INVOCATION
We come to worship you, O God, with such unity of Spirit as we have gaine…

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