Liturgical Color: Purple/Blue

Theme: Preparing the Way; John Announces the Coming of Jesus. John paved the way for Jesus, who then paved the way for us.

Choral Invitation
Have the two choirs move toward each other. The chancel choir will move one third of the way toward the rear; and the second choir will move one third of the way to the front. The chancel choir will sing "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" with less vigor; and the second choir will sing "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" with more vigor than last week. Following the singing, wait for three minutes before continuing.

Pastoral Invitation
What difference, if any, have you noticed in your preparation for Christmas this past week? Invite anyone to respond. You may want to ask two or three people before worship if they are beginning to …