Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Scott Schul, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and the lessons for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022:

• Isaiah 35:1-10
  The desert blooms as God’s people return from exile
• Psalm 146:5-10
  The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:8)
• Luke 1:46b-55 (alternate)
  My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. (Lk. 1:47)
• James 5:7-10
  Patience until the coming of the Lord
• Matthew 11:2-11
  The forerunner of Christ

Today's music:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Veni Emmanuel, 15th C. French Melody. Setting by John Carter (ASCAP). Publisher:  © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. www.beckenhorst.com. Used with permission.

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