Say: Listen to the words of God from Isaiah 40:3, 4

Read: Isaiah 40:3, 4

Say: We relight the first Advent candle to remind us to look up and center our thoughts on a loving God, who sent his promised Son to us - and who promises his Son’s return.

We relight the second Advent candle, let it remind us to look back 2,000 years to the moment when God’s gift came to us in Bethlehem—and look forward to his coming again.

As we light the third Advent candle, let it remind us to look within ourselves, reflecting on Christ’s first coming and preparing for his return.

Say: A reading from Luke 2:8-14

Read: Luke 2:8-14

Sing: Angels We Have Heard on High, Angels from the Realms of Glory

Pray: Father, thank you for sending messengers to prepare the way and to proclaim the Savior’s birth. Thank you for making this good news known to us. Help us to take time this season to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Help us prepare our hearts to joyfully celebrate Christ’s incarnation and to be ready for his second coming. We ask this in the Savior’s name. Amen.