Advent Week 3: Joy to the World

The third week of Advent we remember the joy of the shepherds hearing the good news that Jesus has come.

Advent is a season of anticipation. In the first week we embraced the hope for the season, the second week we focused on peace, and in this third we remember joy.

Readings

Luke 2:8-14

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Matthew 2:10-11

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”

Alternate Readings

Psalm 146:5-10; Isaiah 35:1-10

Songs

Joyful Joyful

Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Joy To The World (Shout For Joy)

View our setlist on Worship Artistry.

 
 

Jason Houtsma is the co-founder and guitar teacher at Worship Artistry, where he is helping musicians of every level answer the call to worship with passion and confidence. Jason has been leading worship and writing music since he was 15 years old and currently serves as Worship Pastor for Mosaic Church in Bellingham, WA. He is husband to Alli and father to Bjorn and Asher.

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