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Sunday, December 4, 2016

The Second Sunday of Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Lighting the Advent Candle

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 this these candles, called HOPE and PEACE, bring brightness to your spirits.

[The first and second Advent Candles are lighted]

Opening Prayer

May the Advent season inspire us to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

May the season of Advent be an occasion for a growing uniyy in our families, in our parishes, and in our communities.

May the message of Advent, that God’s grace is at work in the world, inspire us to be agents of God’s grace in our everyday lives.

May the Son who called us to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and visit the lonely

strengthen our will to bring comfort and seek justice to those who are in need, we pray to you Lord.

Amen

We Hear God's Word

1st Scripture Reading

"Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise based on Isaiah 2:1-5"

2nd Scripture Reading

"Psalm 122:1-9"

3rd Scripture Reading

"Hymn: Nearer, My God, to Thee based on Romans 13:11-14"

4th Scripture Reading

"Matthew 24:36-44"

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 Song

God Be with You TillWe Meet Again by Ella Fitzgerald

We Go in Peace

Passing of the Peace

Fellowship & Conversation