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=We Gather in God's Name=
 
=We Gather in God's Name=
  
====Opening Sentences====
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====Posada Liturgy====
  
Leader: The Spirit and the church cry out:
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Givers: Today we bring before you these figures of Mary and Joseph.
  
'''People: Come, Lord Jesus.'''
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'''Receivers: As we welcome them into our community this Christmas, may we welcome the Lord Jesus into our hearts and lives.'''
  
LeaderAll those who await his appearance pray:
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GiversWill you take these figures of Mary and Joseph into your community?
  
'''People: Come, Lord Jesus.'''
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'''Receivers: We will.''' (the figures are given)
  
Leader:  The whole creation pleads:
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Givers: may they be a symbol to you of taking the Lord Jesus into your hearts.
  
'''PeopleCome, Lord Jesus.'''
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'''AllAmen.'''
  
 
====Opening Prayer====
 
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====Scripture Reading====
 
====Scripture Reading====
''2 Peter 3:1-10''
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''2 Thessalonians 1:5-12''
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====Advent Meditation====
 
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=We Respond in Prayer=
 
=We Respond in Prayer=

Revision as of 17:55, 4 December 2011

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

2nd Sunday in Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Posada Liturgy

Givers: Today we bring before you these figures of Mary and Joseph.

Receivers: As we welcome them into our community this Christmas, may we welcome the Lord Jesus into our hearts and lives.

Givers: Will you take these figures of Mary and Joseph into your community?

Receivers: We will. (the figures are given)

Givers: may they be a symbol to you of taking the Lord Jesus into your hearts.

All: Amen.

Opening Prayer

We Hear God's Word

Lighting of the Advent Candles

Isaiah 11:6

After the appropriate candles for the week are lit, the people respond:

'Let us walk in the light of the Lord.'

Scripture Reading

2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

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 heaven. 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

(Offered by a member of the community)

We Go in Peace

Passing of the Peace

Fellowship & Conversation