May you remember that you are not alone. We, as a city, are stronger together. It is God who created the foundation of the earth, and God who has promied to be faithful to us. May you find peace in the midst of this storm.
Announcement: Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service will be VIRTUAL only
Beloved,
I have been thinking and praying about this for several days. As the Omicron variant spreads rapidly through our city, we are all wondering how to respond. Yesterday, President Biden reminded us that this is not March 2020. We are more prepared and ready, thanks to the vaccine. However, it is still our responsibility to act with love and care. This week, Grand Park cancelled the live portion of their New Year’s Eve gathering, The Music Center cancelled the in-person portions of their celebration, and the NHL is pausing their season for a week.
While our church is much smaller than these gatherings, the weather provides an even greater concern. Beginning tomorrow, Los Angeles will be experiencing rainfall for the next several days. We cannot use the indoor/protective resources typically available to us, due to COVID. Without some kind of covering, the band members, congregants, and electrical equipment would be exposed to the rain.
My heart is heavy, but I am deeply concerned for person and property, given the concerns about COVID and the rainstorm. Gathering in person was our hope and intent, but it feels like we would be risking health, safety, and comfort to do so. I believe that the risks of meeting in person outweigh the rewards.
We are planning to produce a virtual service that will be a beautiful celebration of the birth of Jesus. Debbie and Oscar are distributing the Blessing Bags and refreshments today, so that people will still be able to receive these gifts. Stephen, Kobi, Diego, and Salvador are working to transition all of our content into video, so that we will still be able to sing together with El Dorado.
A dear colleague in New York City shared that their Christmas Eve service would be virtual this year because “this is what love looks like.” I pray for your health, safety, and grace as we navigate these challenging times. I am grateful that we are all here to discuss these matters, as your life is precious and valuable.
I look forward to sharing Christmas Eve with you, virtually, at 5:30 pm PST. We will be streaming on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
God’s promise to us remains. God is with us, now and always.
Blessings to each of you,
Rev. Mandy
Order of Worship for Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 3: You Shall See & Be Radiant!
Live Stream Worship:
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Call to Worship - You are invited to light a candle in your home to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit
Joy to the World! - El Dorado
Passing of the Peace: Through the act of passing the peace of Christ, we offer our sincere desire to love our neighbor.
You are invited to greet one another in the live stream chat on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Announcements:
Stewardship Campaign: Our goal is to raise $20,000/month for payroll, so that we can continue to employ all the people who are working tirelessly to bring the Good News to all who need to hear it. My prayer is that we can raise enough money to cover our church’s payroll over the next three months. This allows the congregation to use any money we have on hand to directly support our ministries.
We have converted our parsonage into a co-housing community, which now has 6 residents living safely and affordably together. We have been able to support people who might not have been able to find sustainable housing in the current market, and we can ensure that they will stay housed during the pandemic. It would be an additional hope to raise $3,000/month to support the utilities and expenses of the co-housing community.
Jubilee Fund: This fund is designated to helping reduce the burden of debt in our community. As we make our way through the pandemic, the economic pressures are going to be challenging. If you feel led, you can now donate through Venmo!
VENMO: You can find us here: https://venmo.com/LAFirstUMC
PAYPAL: https://paypal.me/LAFirstUMC
SQUARE: https://checkout.square.site/pay/be673aef7fcb424e98387016d184e57d
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY, Monday, January 4: Week 26, “Justified” - The Book of Romans
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM PST
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/598868178?pwd=U1B2YjZYWURDRXJXMStKajI3L1RWZz09
Monday, Jan 4 at 5:30 - Week 26, “Justified,” - The Book of Romans
Monday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 - Week 27, “Love,” - The Book of 1 Corinthians
Monday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 - Week 28, “Freedom,” - The Book of Galatians
Monday, Feb. 1 at 5:30, Week 29, “Training,” - The Books of 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus
Monday, Feb. 8 at 5:30, Week 30, “Sacrifice,” - The Book of Hebrews
Monday, Feb. 22 at 5:30, Week 31, “Holy,” - The Books of 1 & 2 Peter, Leviticus 11, 19; Isaiah 52-53, 55-56
Monday, March 1 at 5:30, Week 32, “Victory,” The Book of Revelation
Monday, March 8 at 5:30, Week 33, “Ministry,” The gifts of each disciple
Monday, March 15 at 5:30, Week 34, “Remember,” A Last Supper Together (Holy Week)
Upcoming Sermon Series:
January 3: Epiphany Sunday - This is a Day of New Beginnings - Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-6
January 10: Baptism of the Lord
January 17: Justice Roll Down Like a Mighty Stream, Andrew Janey preaching
January 24: Time After Time
January 31: Speaking as One With Authority
February 7: Power In Humility
February 14: Transfiguration Sunday
February 17: ASH WEDNESDAY
BAPTISM OF RORY LeCROIX: TODAY at 1:00 via Zoom
Today we will be celebrating our new sibing in Christ, Rory LeCroix, daughter of Becky & Chad LeCroix. Church members and family members are invited to attend via Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/429889281
Password: 1853
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Covid Testing
Updated for 1/2/21: The LA City Mobile Testing Group is bringing COVID-19 testing to communities throughout the City for those who are unable to drive to a testing site.
✅ No appointment necessary
✅Tests are free with or without insurance
Learn more:Coronavirus.LACity.org/MobileTesting
Earthquake Preparedness
ShakeAlertLA is being retired as of 12/31/20. We now recommend the @MyShakeApp Earthquake Early Warning mobile app. Get potentially life-saving seconds by knowing when to drop, cover, and hold with the statewide @MyShakeApp. Download today!
Relief Grant
GRANT ALERT: The State of California has a new grant opportunity available for small businesses! Visit careliefgrant.com to learn eligibility requirements and get your documents ready.
The application is now open and closes on Friday, January 8.
COVID-19 vaccines are here!
Health care workers and residents in long-term care will be the first to be vaccinated. As the supply increases, those with the highest risk and potential exposure to COVID-19 will receive vaccines. Learn more about the vaccine: covid19.ca.gov/vaccines
CALL TO PRAYER: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - El Dorado
Joys and Concerns: We believe that the best way to bear our burdens is to share them with one another. You are invited to share your joys and concerns so that our community can hold these things in our hearts as we lift them to God together.
You are invited to share your prayers in the Facebook Live Chat, or on the YouTube Live chat.
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, NRSV
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:
“And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who is to shepherd my people Israel.” ’
Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.
One: This is the Word of God for us, the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon: Epiphay You Shall See and Be Radiant! - Rev. Mandy McDow
HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Table: As we understand the Body of Christ to be inclusive, we understand God’s table of grace and fellowship can extend into our homes. As you’re able, bring your own elements to this time. Bread, Juice, Coffee, Muffins… the Body of Christ is comprised of wonder and mystery. Today, we celebrate that God can reach us where we are, even if we are not together.
The Great Mystery of our Faith
All: Christ has died
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION: This Joy - El Dorado
Benediction Remember:
God is with you,
God is for you,
God refuses to be God without you.
And may all of God’s people say: Amen.
Virtual Coffee Hour Begins now!
Immediately following worship on Zoom
EPIPHANY SONG OF THE DAY: "Epiphany"
Following the prompts for each day of Advent, this playlist is created with hope, preparation, joy, and promise in mind. May the music help you cast down the mighty lift the lowly, and fill the hungry with good things.
Nov. 29: HOPE - “Soon & Very Soon” - El Dorado
Nov. 30: HONESTY - “People, Get Ready” - Eva Cassidy
Dec. 1: PRESENCE - “Once In Royal David’s City” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 2: KINDLES - “A Change Is Gonna Come” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 3: KNOWN - “Somebody to Love” - Queen
Dec. 4: AWESOME - “Lovely Day” - Bill Withers
Dec. 5: PERCEIVE - “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 6: PREPARE - “Prepare Ye, the Way of the Lord” - Godspell
Dec. 7: TENDERLY - “Watch Over Us” - The Lone Bellow (El Dorado version)
Dec. 8: REMEMBER - “It Don’t Have to Change” - John Legend
Dec. 9: GLORY - “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” - John Legend
Dec. 10: REVEALED - “Gold & Green/The First Noel” - Sugarland
Dec. 11: VOICE - “Betelehemu” - Morehouse College Glee Club
Dec. 12: MIGHT - “Suo Gan” - CANTUS
Dec. 13: NEWS - “Ain’t That Good News” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 14: CARRY - “The Weight” - Aretha Franklin (w/ Duane Allman on Slide Guitar)
Dec. 15: RELEASE - “River” - Joni Mitchell
Dec. 16: COMFORT - “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” - David Bowie/Bing Crosby
Dec. 17: PROVIDE - “In the Bleak Midwinter” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 18: JOY - “Joy to the World” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 19: ACKNOWLEDGE - “Angels We Have Heard on High” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 20: EXULT - “Ave Maria” - Franz Biebl peformed by Chanticleer
Dec. 21: GIVEN - “There’s Still My Joy” (The Longest Night) - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 22: BUILD - “O, Come, All Ye Faithful” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 23: MOVING - “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” - Natalie Merchant
Dec. 24: WORD - “O Magnum Mysterium” - Morten Lauridsen, performed by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Dec. 25: FOREVER - “O Holy Night” - Tracy Chapman
Jan 3: EPIPHANY - “Epiphany” - Taylor Swift
ADVENT (Christmas) SONG OF THE DAY: Day 25 -FOREVER, "O Holy Night"
Following the prompts for each day of Advent, this playlist is created with hope, preparation, joy, and promise in mind. May the music help you cast down the mighty lift the lowly, and fill the hungry with good things.
Nov. 29: HOPE - “Soon & Very Soon” - El Dorado
Nov. 30: HONESTY - “People, Get Ready” - Eva Cassidy
Dec. 1: PRESENCE - “Once In Royal David’s City” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 2: KINDLES - “A Change Is Gonna Come” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 3: KNOWN - “Somebody to Love” - Queen
Dec. 4: AWESOME - “Lovely Day” - Bill Withers
Dec. 5: PERCEIVE - “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 6: PREPARE - “Prepare Ye, the Way of the Lord” - Godspell
Dec. 7: TENDERLY - “Watch Over Us” - The Lone Bellow (El Dorado version)
Dec. 8: REMEMBER - “It Don’t Have to Change” - John Legend
Dec. 9: GLORY - “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” - John Legend
Dec. 10: REVEALED - “Gold & Green/The First Noel” - Sugarland
Dec. 11: VOICE - “Betelehemu” - Morehouse College Glee Club
Dec. 12: MIGHT - “Suo Gan” - CANTUS
Dec. 13: NEWS - “Ain’t That Good News” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 14: CARRY - “The Weight” - Aretha Franklin (w/ Duane Allman on Slide Guitar)
Dec. 15: RELEASE - “River” - Joni Mitchell
Dec. 16: COMFORT - “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” - David Bowie/Bing Crosby
Dec. 17: PROVIDE - “In the Bleak Midwinter” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 18: JOY - “Joy to the World” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 19: ACKNOWLEDGE - “Angels We Have Heard on High” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 20: EXULT - “Ave Maria” - Franz Biebl peformed by Chanticleer
Dec. 21: GIVEN - “There’s Still My Joy” (The Longest Night) - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 22: BUILD - “O, Come, All Ye Faithful” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 23: MOVING - “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” - Natalie Merchant
Dec. 24: WORD - “O Magnum Mysterium” - Morten Lauridsen, performed by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Dec. 25: FOREVER - “O Holy Night” - Tracy Chapman
Jan 3: EPIPHANY
Order of Worship for Christmas Eve: Soon & Very Soon - A Change is Gonna Come
One: We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light;
ALL: We, who lived in darkness, on us a light has shined!
One: For a child has been born for us, a Son given to us,
ALL: He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace! He will rule with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forevermore!
*HYMN “O Come, All Ye Faithful” v. 1-3, 6
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Stephen & Mia Folds
Voice One: We relight four candles representing the four weeks of Advent as we awaited the blessed hope of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Voice Two: These candles symbolize gifts of Jesus Christ to us: hope, peace, joy and love.
Voice Three: Today we light the Christ Candle: the candle of hope made real in the Son of God come to earth at Christmas.
ALL: O come, O come, Emmanuel. Let us rejoice! God is with us!
*HYMN “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” v.5
SECOND LESSON: Isaiah 11:1-4 Andrew Janey
The Peaceful Kingdom
A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.
2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
3 His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord.
He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear;
4 but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
*CAROL “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming”
THIRD LESSON: Luke 1:26-33, 38 Debbie Bowlus
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.’29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’ 38 Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.
CAROL “In the Bleak Midwinter” Laurie Ray & Mandy McDow, vocals & guitar; Wes Goldsberry, violin
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Tom Grode
God of Glory, we celebrate the birth of the Christ as a child on this night. This is how you came to redeem us, not as a king in splendor, but as an infant in swaddling cloths. Just as you have changed the world, change us, that we might see your might clothed in humility. Help us to praise you, to honor Jesus with gifts of mercy. Help us to welcome your perfect love with our love for one another. Help us to hear the call of the needy and the cry of the world for peace. Forgive us. Heal us. Redeem us. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
*PASSING OF THE PEACE - Through the act of passing the peace of Christ, we offer our sincere desire to love our neighbor.
FOURTH LESSON: Luke 2: 1-7 Savannah Southern-Smith
The Birth of Jesus
2In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
CAROL “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”
FIFTH LESSON: Luke 2:8-20 Mark Schiff
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10 But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.’ 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
14 ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!’
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’ 16So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.17 When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
CAROL “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
GOSPEL LESSON John 1:1-14
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
HOMILY A Change is Gonna Come Rev. Mandy McDow
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it
is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those
who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
CAROL “Joy to the World”
CEREMONY OF LIGHTS
CAROL “Silent Night, Holy Night”
BENEDICTION Rev. Mandy McDow
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Be sure to join us for Sunday worship on FB/YouTube/Periscope Live
January 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
Los Angeles First United Methodist Church
1020 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Creative • Courageous • Compassionate
ADVENT SONG OF THE DAY: Day 24 - WORD, "O Magnum Mysterium"
Following the prompts for each day of Advent, this playlist is created with hope, preparation, joy, and promise in mind. May the music help you cast down the mighty lift the lowly, and fill the hungry with good things.
Nov. 29: HOPE - “Soon & Very Soon” - El Dorado
Nov. 30: HONESTY - “People, Get Ready” - Eva Cassidy
Dec. 1: PRESENCE - “Once In Royal David’s City” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 2: KINDLES - “A Change Is Gonna Come” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 3: KNOWN - “Somebody to Love” - Queen
Dec. 4: AWESOME - “Lovely Day” - Bill Withers
Dec. 5: PERCEIVE - “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 6: PREPARE - “Prepare Ye, the Way of the Lord” - Godspell
Dec. 7: TENDERLY - “Watch Over Us” - The Lone Bellow (El Dorado version)
Dec. 8: REMEMBER - “It Don’t Have to Change” - John Legend
Dec. 9: GLORY - “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” - John Legend
Dec. 10: REVEALED - “Gold & Green/The First Noel” - Sugarland
Dec. 11: VOICE - “Betelehemu” - Morehouse College Glee Club
Dec. 12: MIGHT - “Suo Gan” - CANTUS
Dec. 13: NEWS - “Ain’t That Good News” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 14: CARRY - “The Weight” - Aretha Franklin (w/ Duane Allman on Slide Guitar)
Dec. 15: RELEASE - “River” - Joni Mitchell
Dec. 16: COMFORT - “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” - David Bowie/Bing Crosby
Dec. 17: PROVIDE - “In the Bleak Midwinter” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 18: JOY - “Joy to the World” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 19: ACKNOWLEDGE - “Angels We Have Heard on High” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 20: EXULT - “Ave Maria” - Franz Biebl peformed by Chanticleer
Dec. 21: GIVEN - “There’s Still My Joy” (The Longest Night) - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 22: BUILD - “O, Come, All Ye Faithful” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 23: MOVING - “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” - Natalie Merchant
Dec. 24: WORD - “O Magnum Mysterium” - Morten Lauridsen, performed by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers
Dec. 25: FOREVER
Jan 3: EPIPHANY
ADVENT SONG OF THE DAY: Day 23 - MOVING, "Children, Go Where I Send Thee"
Following the prompts for each day of Advent, this playlist is created with hope, preparation, joy, and promise in mind. May the music help you cast down the mighty lift the lowly, and fill the hungry with good things.
Nov. 29: HOPE - “Soon & Very Soon” - El Dorado
Nov. 30: HONESTY - “People, Get Ready” - Eva Cassidy
Dec. 1: PRESENCE - “Once In Royal David’s City” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 2: KINDLES - “A Change Is Gonna Come” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 3: KNOWN - “Somebody to Love” - Queen
Dec. 4: AWESOME - “Lovely Day” - Bill Withers
Dec. 5: PERCEIVE - “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 6: PREPARE - “Prepare Ye, the Way of the Lord” - Godspell
Dec. 7: TENDERLY - “Watch Over Us” - The Lone Bellow (El Dorado version)
Dec. 8: REMEMBER - “It Don’t Have to Change” - John Legend
Dec. 9: GLORY - “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” - John Legend
Dec. 10: REVEALED - “Gold & Green/The First Noel” - Sugarland
Dec. 11: VOICE - “Betelehemu” - Morehouse College Glee Club
Dec. 12: MIGHT - “Suo Gan” - CANTUS
Dec. 13: NEWS - “Ain’t That Good News” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 14: CARRY - “The Weight” - Aretha Franklin (w/ Duane Allman on Slide Guitar)
Dec. 15: RELEASE - “River” - Joni Mitchell
Dec. 16: COMFORT - “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” - David Bowie/Bing Crosby
Dec. 17: PROVIDE - “In the Bleak Midwinter” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 18: JOY - “Joy to the World” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 19: ACKNOWLEDGE - “Angels We Have Heard on High” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 20: EXULT - “Ave Maria” - Franz Biebl peformed by Chanticleer
Dec. 21: GIVEN - “There’s Still My Joy” (The Longest Night) - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 22: BUILD - “O, Come, All Ye Faithful” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 23: MOVING - “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” - Natalie Merchant
Dec. 24: WORD
Dec. 25: FOREVER
Jan 3: EPIPHANY
ADVENT SONG OF THE DAY: Day 22 - BUILD, "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Following the prompts for each day of Advent, this playlist is created with hope, preparation, joy, and promise in mind. May the music help you cast down the mighty lift the lowly, and fill the hungry with good things.
Nov. 29: HOPE - “Soon & Very Soon” - El Dorado
Nov. 30: HONESTY - “People, Get Ready” - Eva Cassidy
Dec. 1: PRESENCE - “Once In Royal David’s City” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 2: KINDLES - “A Change Is Gonna Come” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 3: KNOWN - “Somebody to Love” - Queen
Dec. 4: AWESOME - “Lovely Day” - Bill Withers
Dec. 5: PERCEIVE - “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 6: PREPARE - “Prepare Ye, the Way of the Lord” - Godspell
Dec. 7: TENDERLY - “Watch Over Us” - The Lone Bellow (El Dorado version)
Dec. 8: REMEMBER - “It Don’t Have to Change” - John Legend
Dec. 9: GLORY - “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” - John Legend
Dec. 10: REVEALED - “Gold & Green/The First Noel” - Sugarland
Dec. 11: VOICE - “Betelehemu” - Morehouse College Glee Club
Dec. 12: MIGHT - “Suo Gan” - CANTUS
Dec. 13: NEWS - “Ain’t That Good News” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 14: CARRY - “The Weight” - Aretha Franklin (w/ Duane Allman on Slide Guitar)
Dec. 15: RELEASE - “River” - Joni Mitchell
Dec. 16: COMFORT - “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” - David Bowie/Bing Crosby
Dec. 17: PROVIDE - “In the Bleak Midwinter” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 18: JOY - “Joy to the World” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 19: ACKNOWLEDGE - “Angels We Have Heard on High” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 20: EXULT - “Ave Maria” - Franz Biebl peformed by Chanticleer
Dec. 21: GIVEN - “There’s Still My Joy” (The Longest Night) - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 22: BUILD - “O, Come, All Ye Faithful” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 23: MOVING
Dec. 24: WORD
Dec. 25: FOREVER
Jan 3: EPIPHANY
ADVENT SONG OF THE DAY: Day 21 The Longest Night - GIVEN, "There's Still My Joy"
Following the prompts for each day of Advent, this playlist is created with hope, preparation, joy, and promise in mind. May the music help you cast down the mighty lift the lowly, and fill the hungry with good things.
Nov. 29: HOPE - “Soon & Very Soon” - El Dorado
Nov. 30: HONESTY - “People, Get Ready” - Eva Cassidy
Dec. 1: PRESENCE - “Once In Royal David’s City” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 2: KINDLES - “A Change Is Gonna Come” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 3: KNOWN - “Somebody to Love” - Queen
Dec. 4: AWESOME - “Lovely Day” - Bill Withers
Dec. 5: PERCEIVE - “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” - Sufjan Stevens
Dec. 6: PREPARE - “Prepare Ye, the Way of the Lord” - Godspell
Dec. 7: TENDERLY - “Watch Over Us” - The Lone Bellow (El Dorado version)
Dec. 8: REMEMBER - “It Don’t Have to Change” - John Legend
Dec. 9: GLORY - “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” - John Legend
Dec. 10: REVEALED - “Gold & Green/The First Noel” - Sugarland
Dec. 11: VOICE - “Betelehemu” - Morehouse College Glee Club
Dec. 12: MIGHT - “Suo Gan” - CANTUS
Dec. 13: NEWS - “Ain’t That Good News” - Sam Cooke
Dec. 14: CARRY - “The Weight” - Aretha Franklin (w/ Duane Allman on Slide Guitar)
Dec. 15: RELEASE - “River” - Joni Mitchell
Dec. 16: COMFORT - “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” - David Bowie/Bing Crosby
Dec. 17: PROVIDE - “In the Bleak Midwinter” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 18: JOY - “Joy to the World” - Nat King Cole
Dec. 19: ACKNOWLEDGE - “Angels We Have Heard on High” - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 20: EXULT - “Ave Maria” - Franz Biebl peformed by Chanticleer
Dec. 21: GIVEN - “There’s Still My Joy” (The Longest Night) - The Indigo Girls
Dec. 22: BUILD
Dec. 23: MOVING
Dec. 24: WORD
Dec. 25: FOREVER
Jan 3: EPIPHANY