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Sunday, December 4th, 2011
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011
  
2nd Sunday in Advent
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3rd Sunday in Advent
  
 
=We Gather in God's Name=
 
=We Gather in God's Name=
  
====Posada Liturgy====
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'''Welcome'''
  
Givers: Today we bring before you these figures of Mary and Joseph.
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== A Cry from the Heart ==
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'''
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Psalm 22'''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=h0gffK-8nzk Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
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*[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Thessalonians%201:5-12&version=NIV Read the passage at biblegateway.com]
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== Lifting Our Burdens to God ==
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'''The Gospel Lesson Matthew 11:28-29'''
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Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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== Candle Lighting Litany of Remembrance ==
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ONE: We light this Advent candle to remember those persons who have been loved and lost. We pause to remember their name, their face, their voice. We give thanks for the memory that binds them to us this season which anticipates Christmas.
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ALL: '''MAY GOD'S ETERNAL LOVE SURROUND THEM'''
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ONE: We light this second candle to redeem the pain of loss: the loss of relationships, the loss of jobs, the loss of health. As we gather up the pain of the past, we offer it to You, O God, asking that into our open hands, You will place the gift of peace.
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ALL: '''REFRESH, RESTORE, RENEW US, O GOD, AND LEAD US INTO YOUR FUTURE.'''
  
'''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?
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ONE: We light this third candle to remember ourselves this Christmas time. We pause and remember the past weeks, months and for some of us, years of down times. We remember the poignancy of memories, the grief, the sadness, the hurts, the pain of reflecting on our own mortality.
  
'''Receivers: We will.''' (the figures are given)
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ALL: '''LET US REMEMBER THAT DAWN DEFEATS DARKNESS'''
  
Givers: may they be a symbol to you of taking the Lord Jesus into your hearts.
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ONE: This fourth candle is lit to remember our faith and the gift of hope which God offers to us in the Christmas story. We remember that God who shares our life, promises us a place and time of no more pain and suffering.
  
'''All:  Amen.'''
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ALL: '''LET US REMEMBER THE ONE WHO SHOWS THE WAY AND WHO GOES WITH US INTO OUR TOMORROWS.'''
  
====Opening Prayer====
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==  
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Prayers of the People: ==
  
=We Hear God's Word=
 
  
====Lighting of the Advent Candles====
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This is a time to lift specific prayers for yourself or others carrying heavy burdens. It can be as simple as a name. At the end of each prayer, please say, “Loving God, hear our prayer.” Everyone else can respond “And in your merciful love, answer.”
  
''Isaiah 11:6''
 
  
After the appropriate candles for the week are lit, the people respond:
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== Affirming God's Presence ==
  
''''Let us walk in the light of the Lord.''''
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'''Psalm 121'''
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_DcSEwMjw&feature=related
  
====Scripture Reading====
 
''2 Thessalonians 1:5-12''
 
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu7mBJXQXZY Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
 
*[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Thessalonians%201:5-12&version=NIV Read the passage at biblegateway.com]
 
  
=We Respond in Prayer=
 
  
====Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession====
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== Lighting Personal Candles ==
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===
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People are invited to light a personal candle in acknowledgment of whatever burden they want to give to God.
  
(Offered by a member of the community)
 
  
=We Go in Peace=
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'''Final blessing.'''
  
====Passing of the Peace====
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD6bmFvj4Bg&feature=related
  
====Fellowship & Conversation====
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Deep peace of the running wave to you,
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Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
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Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,
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Deep peace of the shining stars to you,
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Deep peace of the gentle night to you,
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Moon and stars pour their healing light on you,
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Deep peace of Christ
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Christ the light of the world
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Deep peace of Christ to you.

Revision as of 18:02, 11 December 2011

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

3rd Sunday in Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Welcome

A Cry from the Heart

Psalm 22

Lifting Our Burdens to God

The Gospel Lesson Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Candle Lighting Litany of Remembrance

ONE: We light this Advent candle to remember those persons who have been loved and lost. We pause to remember their name, their face, their voice. We give thanks for the memory that binds them to us this season which anticipates Christmas.

ALL: MAY GOD'S ETERNAL LOVE SURROUND THEM

ONE: We light this second candle to redeem the pain of loss: the loss of relationships, the loss of jobs, the loss of health. As we gather up the pain of the past, we offer it to You, O God, asking that into our open hands, You will place the gift of peace.

ALL: REFRESH, RESTORE, RENEW US, O GOD, AND LEAD US INTO YOUR FUTURE.


ONE: We light this third candle to remember ourselves this Christmas time. We pause and remember the past weeks, months and for some of us, years of down times. We remember the poignancy of memories, the grief, the sadness, the hurts, the pain of reflecting on our own mortality.

ALL: LET US REMEMBER THAT DAWN DEFEATS DARKNESS

ONE: This fourth candle is lit to remember our faith and the gift of hope which God offers to us in the Christmas story. We remember that God who shares our life, promises us a place and time of no more pain and suffering.

ALL: LET US REMEMBER THE ONE WHO SHOWS THE WAY AND WHO GOES WITH US INTO OUR TOMORROWS.

== Prayers of the People: ==


This is a time to lift specific prayers for yourself or others carrying heavy burdens. It can be as simple as a name. At the end of each prayer, please say, “Loving God, hear our prayer.” Everyone else can respond “And in your merciful love, answer.”


Affirming God's Presence

Psalm 121

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_DcSEwMjw&feature=related


Lighting Personal Candles

People are invited to light a personal candle in acknowledgment of whatever burden they want to give to God.


Final blessing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD6bmFvj4Bg&feature=related

Deep peace of the running wave to you, Deep peace of the flowing air to you, Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace of the shining stars to you, Deep peace of the gentle night to you, Moon and stars pour their healing light on you, Deep peace of Christ Christ the light of the world Deep peace of Christ to you.