We are glad that you are here to worship with us.  St. John’s is in the midst of observing Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas.  During Advent we prepare our hearts for the celebration of the birth of our Lord on Christmas Day, December 25.  Advent reminds us of all God’s saving actions through history: delivering the Hebrew people from bondage in Egypt, sending the prophets to tell the people of the importance of pure worship and caring for poor, and then sending John the Baptizer to proclaim the coming of the Son of God.  We will light the Advent Wreath as we count down the Sundays.

              On behalf of Jesus Christ, who was crucified and is now risen from the dead, we welcome you to worship.  This morning we will hear the Good News as our lessons are read.  We listen and sing to musical selections to worship God who is our creator, redeemer and sanctifier. 

              We will pray for all of God’s people and all of our needs.  You are welcome.  All are welcome.  All are welcome in this place.  

              We invite you to return to St. John’s for Christmas Eve worship at 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM or 10:00 PM.  The 3:00 service will be downstairs in the Fellowship Hall, which is handicapped accessible.