December 14, 2025 - 3rd Sunday of Advent
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The Lord calls upon Israel to listen to the promise of an everlasting covenant and to seek the Lord by forsaking wicked ways and unrighteous thoughts. This new covenant and relationship will be accomplished by the Lord’s word.
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Prelude: “Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor” I. Vivace. Johann Sebastian Bach.
Gathering Hymn: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Köln, 1710; tr. Composite. Music: VENI, EMMANUEL, French processional, 15th cent. Text sts. 2,6,7 © 1997 Augsburg Fortress.
Reading Introduction and Conclusion: “Come to the Water” Text: Isaiah 55:1, 2; Matthew 11:28-30. Text and music © 1978, 2006, John B. Foley, S.J. and OCP. All rights reserved.
Hymn of the Day: "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" Text: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863, alt. Music: North American, 19th cent.
Musical Offering: "If You Search with All Your Heart" (based on Jeremiah 11-14) Music: Craig Courtney (c) 1994 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Music during Communion: “Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor” II. Largo ma non tanto. Johann Sebastian Bach.
Sending Hymn: “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers" Text: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660-1722; tr. Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907. Music: HAF TRONES LAMPA FARDIG. Music: Swedish Folk Tune, © Concordia Publishing House.
Postlude: "“Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor” III. Allegro. Johann Sebastian Bach.