Call to Worship
Pastor: Advent is a season that calls us to attention. We need to be alert, ready to meet our Lord at any time.
People: We are not anxious for the world to come to an end; but we will be glad to meet Jesus whenever that time comes.
Pastor: Many people have already met Jesus in eternity even though the end of the world has not come.
People: We have great expectations of meeting Jesus whenever he is ready!

Collect
God our Father, …