First Sunday of Advent

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The First Sunday in Advent on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 marks the beginning of the new church year.

Opening hymn: People Look East

Prayer of the day: Stir up your power, O Christ, and come to us. By your protection keep us free from sin, and by your grace redeem us when we fail, for you live and reign as the One Triune God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel: Luke 1:5-17 [Lyric Video]

Please click the play arrow ABOVE and listen to a story that Pastor Dave wrote.

Hymn of the day: “What Feast of Love” (if you’re not able to join us at St. Mark’s we invite you to prepare bread and wine or juice and partake Holy Communion in your home during this song)

Song: The Lord’s Prayer

Closing Hymn: All Earth is Hopeful

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