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Sunday, December 15, 2019
The Third Sunday in Advent
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Prayer Song=
"Advent Song of Joy"
Lighting of the Advent Candle
3rd Advent (pink)
Reader 1: Today we light three 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: The third Candle is called Joy, we cekebrate God's joy in our lives.
Reader 4: We seek God's Joy in troubled times.
Reader 1: Come, all is ready. Let the light of these candles, called HOPE, PEACE, and JOY 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 146
3rd Scripture Reading
"James 5:7-10"
4th Scripture Reading
"Matthew 11:2-11"
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
"Advent Song"