Third Sunday of Advent

Featuring The Choir and members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra

10:30 a.m.

Rev. Mikah Hudson preaching

Psalm 126

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

John 1:6-8, 19-28

Musical offerings:

• Sinfonia from MESSIAH; George Frederick Handel
• Pifa from MESSIAH; George Frederick Handel
• What Sweeter Music; John Rutter
• Star Carol; John Rutter
• Movement III from Concerto in A Minor; Antonio Vivaldi
• Congregational Hymns: Once In Royal David's City; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; and O Come, All Ye Faithful

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Advent is the liturgical season that precedes and prepares for Christmas. It is a season of hope and longing, joyful expectation, and peaceful preparation. The season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. Each Sunday of Advent we celebrate a different aspect of the preparation for the Christ child.