Readings:      Malachi 3: 1-4
                     Luke 1: 68-79 (The Benedictus)
                     Luke 3: 1-6
                     Philippians 1: 3-11

Theme:         Messenger and Message

Writer:          Judy Crain

Suddenly the Lord whom you

seek will come… the messenger

of the covenant in whom you

delight is here…

                              Malachi 3: 1a

They were terror-stricken,

but the angel said, “Do not

be afraid; I have good news

for you: there is great joy

coming to the whole people.