In this Advent series for traditional worship we welcome the Christ Child, who is the light of the world, arising in our lives this season. In celebration, we, in turn, shine with the light of Christ in various ways for all the world to see the brightness of his love. Each week will focus on a different aspect of the light of Christ and how we are enlightened by him throughout our lives. The theme verse for the entire series is: “Arise, shine, for your light has come” (Isaiah 60:1).

Welcome to our Advent worship series, Arise and Shine. Each week in this series focuses on a different aspect of the light of Christ and how we are enlightened by him throughout our lives. In our worship for today we celebrate the rising light. Repenting of our sins, we put away the works of darkness and dress in the armor of light.

In 2024, the United Methodist Church follows the lectionary for Year B. Below are the Bible readings for each day this week.
Thursday, November 30th - Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Zechariah 13:1-9; Revelation 14:6-13
Friday, December 1st - Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Zechariah 14:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18
Saturday, December 2nd - Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Micah 2:1-13; Matthew 24:15-31
Sunday, December 3rd - Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37
Monday, December 4th - Psalm 79, Micah 4:1-5, Revelation 15:1-8
Tuesday, December 5th - Psalm 79, Micah 4:6-13, Revelation 18:1-10
Wednesday, December 6th - Psalm 79, Micah 5:1-5a, Luke 21:34-38
Thursday, December 7th - Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, Hosea 6:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10
Friday, December 8th - Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Acts 11:19-26
Saturday, December 9th - Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, Ezekiel 36:24-28, Mark 11:27-33