Say: Let us listen to the words of God from Micah 5:2.

Read: Micah 5:2

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. As we light 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.

Say: A reading from Luke 2:1-7.

Read: Luke 2:107

Sing: O Little Town of Bethlehem, Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Pray: Father, thank you for your promise of a ruler who would be born in Bethlehem. Thank you for sending your Son to fulfill that promise. Help us to take time this busy season to draw closer to Jesus, and to allow him to truly rule in our lives. We pray this in the King’s name. Amen.