Bulletin
Sunday, December 6, 2015
2nd Sunday in Advent
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Sentences
Leader: The Spirit and the church cry out:
People: Come, Lord Jesus.
Leader: All those who await his appearance pray:
People: Come, Lord Jesus.
Leader: The whole creation pleads:
People: Come, Lord Jesus.
Opening Prayer
We Hear God's Word
Lighting of the Advent Candles
Reader 1: Today we light two candles - the Candle called HOPE, and the Candle called Peace.
Reader 2: We place our hope in God.
Reader 3: We receive the gift of God's Peace through the indwelling Spirit Who proceeds from the Creator.
Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of these candles bring into focus a renewed hope and an enduring peace.
Opening Song
- Click here to view the video at YouTube.com
- David Crowder, "Come Awake"
Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Advent Meditation
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)