"We Have Heard the Story"—Call to Worship For Christmas

Published May 18, 2026

Updated May 18, 2026

Candle and a pinecone

This call to worship originally appeared in "Be Not Afraid—Advent 3: Fear of Revision." 

Responsive Call to Praise 

We have heard the story of Jesus Christ with joy and anticipation.
We have come to worship. 
We open our hearts to prepare room for his coming.
We have come to worship. 
We open our ears to hear the choirs of angels proclaim his holy birth.
We have come to worship. 
We open our lives to God’s greater plans for us.
We have come to worship. 
Through the grace of God’s Holy Spirit,
we have come to worship Christ, the newborn King.