"Prophetic Peace" worship service for the second Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2025

Reverend Jennifer Castle leads the Congregational Church on Mercer Island in worship on the day of the lighting of the second Advent candle, the candle of Peace. 0:00 Introit: "Rustic Star Carol" by Joseph Martin 4:15 Opening Prayer 5:05 Hymn: "All Earth is Waiting" 7:19 Lighting of the Advent Candles 9:48 Welcome and Announcements 15:22 Video of the landscaping progress outside the church 24:40 Passing of the Peace 25:27 Hymn: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" 28:27 Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 31:42 Visit from John the Baptist 37:50 Sermon: "Prophetic Peace" 51:14 Anthem: "Hope and Expectation" by Joseph Martin 54:45 Prayers and Communion Prayers 1:02:47 Communion Music "St Francis Prayer" by Alan Pote 1:07:42 Hymn: "People Look East" 1:09:32 Charge and Blessing