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Sunday, December 25, 2017
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Sunday, December 8, 2019
  
Christmas
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The Second Sunday of Advent
  
 
=We Gather in God's Name=
 
=We Gather in God's Name=
  
====Opening Song====
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====Opening Prayer Song====
''Christmas song medley  ''
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"Advent Song of Peace "
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r5-mk0P3lg Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
  
====The Lighting of the Candles====
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====Lighting of the Advent Candle====
Reader 1: The first Candle is called HOPE and it is a reminder that God's promises are true.
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2nd Advent (purple)
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Reader 1: Today we light two candles- the first Candle is called HOPE and it is a reminder that God's promises are true.
  
 
Reader 2: The second Candle is called PEACE, God's gentle loving peace for our lives.
 
Reader 2: The second Candle is called PEACE, God's gentle loving peace for our lives.
  
Reader 3: The third Candle is called JOY, because of God's absolute presence in our lives.
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Reader 3: We seek God's peace in this time of stress.
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Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of these candles, called HOPE and PEACE, bring brightness to your spirits.
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[The first and second purple Advent Candles are lighted]
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=We Hear God's Word=
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====1st Scripture Reading====
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''Isaiah 11:1-10''
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*[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+11%3A1-10&version=NIV Click here to read the passage at Biblegateway.com]
  
Reader 4: The fourth Candle is called LOVE, because of God's great love for us.
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====2nd Scripture Reading====
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''Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19''
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[The fourth Advent Candle is lighted]
 
  
Tonight we also light the Christ Candle to remind us of Jesus' birth. And to remind us that HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE are God's gifts to us.
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====3rd Scripture Reading====
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"Romans 15:4-13"
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[The white Advent Candle in the middle is lit]
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====4th Scripture Reading====
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"Matthew 3:1-12"
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=We Respond in Prayer=
 
=We Respond in Prayer=
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====The Lord's Prayer====
 
====The Lord's Prayer====
 
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  
 
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  
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Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heavn. 
  
 
Give us this day our daily bread,  
 
Give us this day our daily bread,  
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Amen.
 
Amen.
  
===Closing Prayer Song===
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====Closing Prayer Song====
"Sarah McLachlan - Go Tell It On The Mountain  "
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"Be Still and Know"
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=We Go in Peace=
 
=We Go in Peace=

Revision as of 15:59, 7 December 2019

Sunday, December 8, 2019

The Second Sunday of Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Opening Prayer Song

"Advent Song of Peace "

Lighting of the Advent Candle

2nd Advent (purple)

Reader 1: Today we light two candles- the first Candle is called HOPE and it is a reminder that God's promises are true.

Reader 2: The second Candle is called PEACE, God's gentle loving peace for our lives.

Reader 3: We seek God's peace in this time of stress.

Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of these candles, called HOPE and PEACE, bring brightness to your spirits.

[The first and second purple Advent Candles are lighted]


We Hear God's Word

1st Scripture Reading

Isaiah 11:1-10

2nd Scripture Reading

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19


3rd Scripture Reading

"Romans 15:4-13"

4th Scripture Reading

"Matthew 3:1-12"

We Respond in Prayer

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

Please stand when offering a prayer, so others will know you have the floor.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heavn.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,

for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.

Amen.

Closing Prayer Song

"Be Still and Know"

We Go in Peace

Passing of the Peace

Fellowship & Conversation