Opening Song: Light of the World by Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, and Paul MaburyLyrics:The world waits for a miracleThe heart longs for a little bit of hopeO come O come EmmanuelA child prays for peace on earthAnd she's calling out from a sea of hurtO come O come EmmanuelAnd can you hear the angels singingGlory to the Light of the worldGlory the Light of the world is hereThe drought breaks with the tears of a motherA baby’s cry is the sound of love come downCome down Emmanuel wohHe is the song for the sufferingHe is Messiah the Prince of peace has comeHe has come Emmanuel ohGlory to the light of the worldGlory to the light of the worldGlory to the light of the worldGlory to the light of the worldFor all who wait for all who hungerFor all who’ve prayed for all who wonderBehold your King behold MessiahEmmanuel EmmanuelGlory to the light of the worldGlory to the light of the worldGlory to the light of the worldBehold your King behold MessiahEmmanuel EmmanuelThe world waits for a miracleThe heart longs for a little bit of hopeO come O come EmmanuelPassage: 2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.4 And you will say in that day: “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.5 “Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.6 Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”(Isaiah Musical Reflection: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, tune by Rowland Hugh PrichardReflection Notes: This jubilant Advent text was written by the well-known hymn writer, Charles Wesley. While several tunes have been used over the years, one of the most popular for the Advent season is HYFRIDOL, a lilting Welsh melody composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard in the early nineteenth century. Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.