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 anticipate with repentant joy the birth of our Savior, listen to his Word and seek to live according to it until he comes again.

In 2024, the United Methodist Church follows the lectionary for Year B. Below are the Bible readings for each day this week.
Thursday, December 21st - Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, 2 Samuel 6:1-11, Hebrews 1:1-4
Friday, December 22nd - Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, 2 Samuel 6:12-19, Hebrews 1:5-14
Saturday, December 23rd - Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, Judges 13:2-24, John 7:40-52
Sunday, December 24th - 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38
Monday, December 25th - Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:1-20
Tuesday, December 26th -Luke 1:46b-55, 1 Samuel 1:19-28, Hebrews 8:1-13
Wednesday, December 27th - Luke 1:46b-55, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Mark 11:1-11
Thursday, December 28th - Psalm 148, Jeremiah 31:15-17, Matthew 2:13-18
Friday, December 29th - Psalm 148, Isaiah 49:5-15, Matthew 12:46-50
Saturday, December 30th - Psalm 148, Proverbs 9:1-12, 2 Peter 3:8-13