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Sunday, August 22, 2010
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Sunday, December 14, 2025
  
22th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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3rd Sunday in Advent
  
 
=We Gather in God's Name=
 
=We Gather in God's Name=
  
Opening music/video
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====Opening Prayer====
  
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====First Scripture Reading====
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''Psalm 25''
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<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2NKgjE-Zw0</embedvideo>
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2NKgjE-Zw0 Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
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*[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+25 Click here to read the passage at BibleGateway.com]
  
====Opening Sentences (fr0m Psalm 96, NLT)====
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=We Hear God's Word=
 
 
Leader:  Sing a new song to the Lord!  Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
 
 
 
People:  Sing to the Lord; praise his name.  Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
 
 
 
Leader:  Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.  Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
 
  
People:  Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!  He is to be feared above all gods.
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====Lighting of the Advent Candles====
  
Leader: The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens!
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Reader 1: Today we light three candles- the first Candle is called HOPE and it is a reminder that God's promises are true.
  
ALL:       Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.
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Reader 2: The second Candle is called PEACE, God's gentle loving peace for our lives.
  
====Opening Prayer====
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Reader 3: The third Candle is called JOY, because of God's absolute presence in our lives.
  
=We Hear God's Word=
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Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of this these candles, called HOPE, PEACE, and JOY, bring brightness to your spirits.
  
====Old Testament Scripture====
 
"Micah 6:6-8"
 
*[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Micah%206:6-8&version=NLT Read the passage at biblegateway.com]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_yBlnSUalE Watch at YouTube.com]
 
 
====New Testament Scripture====
 
"Colossians 3:1-17"
 
*[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203:1-17&version=MSG Read the passage at biblegateway.com]
 
  
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====Gospel Reading====
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''Luke 3:1-20''
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<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdRd6XGptQ</embedvideo>
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdRd6XGptQ Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
  
 
=We Respond in Prayer=
 
=We Respond in Prayer=
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===Closing Prayer===
 
===Closing Prayer===
 
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<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD9KLA4qz3A</embedvideo>
(Offered by a member of the community)
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD9KLA4qz3A Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
 
 
 
=We Go in Peace=
 
=We Go in Peace=
  

Latest revision as of 17:23, 14 December 2025

Sunday, December 14, 2025

3rd Sunday in Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Opening Prayer

First Scripture Reading

Psalm 25

We Hear God's Word

Lighting of the Advent Candles

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, because of God's absolute presence in our lives.

Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of this these candles, called HOPE, PEACE, and JOY, bring brightness to your spirits.


Gospel Reading

Luke 3:1-20

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

We Go in Peace

Passing of the Peace

Fellowship & Conversation