December 21, 2025 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, God-with-us. During these final days of Advent we pray, “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” a beloved hymn based on the O Antiphons, ancient prayers appointed for the seven days preceding Christmas. On this final Sunday of Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one born to save us from the power of sin and death. Text & Graphic: Sundays and Seasons: Year A 2025, copyright © 2025 Augsburg Fortress. Order of Service: Sundays and Seasons © 2025 Augsburg Fortress. Permission to reprint, podcast, upload, and/or stream the music in this service is obtained from ONE LICENSE #A-722821, CCLI #21945310, and Augsburg Fortress #SB127086.