Opening Prayer Lord, let the message of Your joy permeate our hearts. Amen. Text: Luke 2:1-14 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered,…

Opening Prayer Ah dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled; Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be…

Opening Prayer Let Your Word, O Lord, enlighten our eyes and shine on our path. Amen. Text: Daniel 9:15-19 “And now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and made Yourself a name, as it is this day – we have sinned, we have done…

Opening Prayer Lord, let Your Word waken and enlighten us to believe in You in spirit and truth. Amen. Text: John 3:27-36 John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I…

Opening Prayer Lord, open our ears, that we may hear the chastisement and comfort of Your Word. Amen. Text: Isaiah 40:1-5 “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she has received from the Lord’s…

Opening Prayer Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days! (Psa 90:14) Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by…

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, give us Your Spirit in our heart, Your truth, and Your humility. Text: John 1:19-28 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” And…

Opening Prayer Lord, cleanse our hearts by the Word and by faith. Amen. Text: Malachi 3:1-6 “Behold, I send My messenger, and he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple, even the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight. Behold, He is coming,”…

Opening Prayer Lord, keep us alive by Your Word. Amen. Test: Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?…