Call to Worship
Pastor: Christian friends, we begin a new year in the Church as we prepare for Christ's advent.
People: We thank God for this Advent Season to remind us of the gift of his Son, and his promised return.
Pastor: Our thankfulness ought to result in an honest expression of love for one another, that we may be prepared for the advent of our Lord.
People: May God cause our love for one another to grow more and more.

Collect
Almighty God, our l…