Sing a joyful song to the Lord,
sing carols for the birth of a saviour!
Raise your voices in praise to the Lord of hosts,
and give thanks with all your hearts!
Welcome to worship this morning,
it’s a delight to be in the house of God with you this morning!
Let’s pray together;
Thank you, God, for melodies and harmonies,
for voices of every pitch.
Thank you for composers and poets,
for instruments and musicians.
Thank you for ears to hear
and minds to comprehend
the gift that was given so long ago,
and the gifts you still give today.
You know the needs and pains of each one here,
you meet us where we are.
Immanuel, God with us,
be the song we sing,
yours the melody we carry,
your song of peace ringing out
through everything we say and do
this Christmas season.
Bless this time we share together.
In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen
I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta.