Welcome to Worship! This is the 2nd Sunday in Advent - John the Baptist is the key focus this day. The Rev. Dr. Jordan Miller-Stubbendick preaches and presides with Laura Miesbauer as her Assisting Minister. The service begins with organ prelude by SMLC Jubilate! Handbell Choir (00:04:39). Announcements (00:06:58). Jubilate shares a second song "Lo How A Rose" featuring Nataliya Nikonova on the violin, (00:18:07). Holy Scripture Readings by Dave Raszkiewicz (00:22:07). Kids Connection by Joan O. with the kiddos (00:27:51). (00:33:21) starts the gospel reading and sermon message. Pr. Jordan reads the letter from John the Baptist that Pastor Jordan read in place of a sermon this past weekend came from Season's Greetings: Christmas Letters From Those Who Were There, by Ruth L. Boling. If you want to purchase the book, please consider ordering it through the publisher, Upper Room Books. This way, Ruth is supported.
St. Mary's Adult Choir sings "Climb the Highest Mountain" (00:58:44).
