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Podcast: Parish Presbyterian Church
Episode: Matthew 1:1-17 The Great Storybook
Description: O come to us, abide with us, our Lord, Emmanuel. —Phillips Brooks Advent is usually observed as a season of confession, preparation, and anticipation, looking forward to the birth of Christ on Christmas Day. You'll notice several added elements in the service this morning: lighting of candles during the Call to Worship, purple accents on the bulletin and the pulpit, and a time of silent prayer followed by a sung response where we cry out, "Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us." We have also included an insert in th...