Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 & Luke 1:1-23

As Advent begins, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage, and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. We start our worship series with Zechariah and Elizabeth who have battled infertility and have lived many years. Perhaps they feel the weight of hopes and dreams unattained. Like the psalmist, let us ask, “how long?” and plead for restoration while trusting that restoration does, indeed, come.