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Our children read the opening bible verse

First Reading Isaiah 9:2–7  

The people who walked in darkness 
have seen a great light; 
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, 
on them has light shone. 
You have multiplied the nation; 
you have increased its joy; 
they rejoice before you 
as with joy at the harvest, 
as they are glad when they divide the spoil. 
For the yoke of his burden, 
and the staff for his shoulder, 
the rod of his oppressor, 
you have broken as on the day of Midian. 
For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult 
and every garment rolled in blood 
will be burned as fuel for the fire. 
For to us a child is born, 
to us a son is given; 
and the government shall be upon his shoulder, 
and his name shall be called 
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, 
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 
Of the increase of his government and of peace 
there will be no end, 
on the throne of David and over his kingdom, 
to establish it and to uphold it 
with justice and with righteousness 
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. 

For the word of the Lord… 

All: Thanks be to God