December 21, 2025 - 4th Sunday of Advent
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The Gospel of John begins with a poetic hymn that sets the stage for the story of Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection. As the divine Word, Jesus is intimately connected with God and present in the creation of the world.
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Prelude: “Sleepers Awake, a Voice is Calling” from “Cantata BWV 140” J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
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.
Hymn of the Day: "Love Has Come" Text: Ken Bible, b. 1950. Music: UN FLAMBEAU, F. Sequin, Recueil de noëls composés en langue provençale, 1856. Text © 1996 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (ASCAP), c/o Integrity Media, Inc. 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, AL 36695. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.
Musical Offering: “Emmanuel, El Shaddai” Text: Michael Card. Music: John Thompson. (C) 1982. Arr. Sondra K. Tucker (c) 2024 by Word Music, LLC (ASCAP) and Mole End Music (ASCAP). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. Used by permission.
Hymn during Communion: "Savior of the Nations, Come" Text: attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. Hymnal version Music: J. Walter, Geistliche Gesangbüchlein, 1524. Text © 2006 Augsburg Fortress.
Sending Hymn: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788. Music: W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835.
Postlude: “Finale” from “Veni Emmanuel” arr. Noel Rawsthorne. The Holly and the Ivy for Organ by Noel Rawsthorne. © Kevin Mayhew Music.