READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
First Lesson—A special child named Immanuel is a sign from God to the house of David. Isaiah 7:10-16
Second Lesson—Great David's greater Son will bring grace and peace far beyond the house of David. Romans 1:1-7
Gospel—God and Mary's child will be named Emmanuel, "God is with us" as well as Jesus, "Savior." Matthew 1:18-25

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Beloved of God and called to holiness, grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
People: We seek the face of God who is with us in Jesus Christ.

INVOCATION
We seek your face, O God, seen by Mary and Joseph, and the first disciples of Jesus Christ, and visible to the eyes of our hearts as we hear the Goo…