First Sunday of Advent, Revised Common Lectionary Year A. There is good news and bad news. The bad news: Christ is coming at an unexpected time to judge the world. How will Christ judge us when it comes to poverty, vitality, and racism? The good news: Christ the judge is also Christ our Savior. How are we longing for salvation? Reader: Kim Long. Musicians: Gordon Thomas and Phillip Morgan. Music: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" and "Jesus, Be with Us."
