Saint Mark 1st Sunday of Christmas Lessons & Carols, Dec. 28, 2025

This service of Lessons & Carols is Scripture readings (the "Lessons") interspersed with congregational hymns and a choral anthem (the "Carols"). The service traces the arc of salvation history from the Creation to the birth of Jesus Christ. Readings: Genesis 1:1-5, 14-18; Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:26-35, 38; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:8-20; John 1:1-14. Saint Mark Worship led by interim Lay Minister John Prosen, Music Minister Martin Smith, guest musician Emma Ross, Ronald Kraatz, Anne & Mike Davis, Jan Frick, Carol Davis & the Saint Mark Choir. Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the liturgy & music in this service obtained from: AUGSBURG FORTRESS: #SAS 025154. All rights reserved. ONE LICENSE: #A-721348. All rights reserved. CCLI: License # 3161225, Streaming/Podcast License # 20851450.