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====Lighting of the Advent Candles====
 
====Lighting of the Advent Candles====
  
Reader 1: Today we light one candle - the Candle called HOPE, as a reminder that God's promises are true.
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2nd Advent
  
Reader 2: We place our hope in God.
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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 3: We place our lives in God's care.
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Reader 2: The second Candle is called PEACE, God's gentle loving peace for our lives.
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Reader 3: We seek God's peace in this time of stress.
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Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of this these candles, called HOPE and PEACE, bring brightness to your spirits.
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[The first and second Advent Candles are lighted]
  
Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of this one candle, called HOPE, bring brightness to your spirits.
 
  
 
====Scripture Reading====
 
====Scripture Reading====

Revision as of 16:44, 6 December 2020

Sunday, December 6th, 2020

2nd Sunday in Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Opening Music


Opening Prayer

We Hear God's Word

Lighting of the Advent Candles

2nd Advent

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]


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)

We Go in Peace

Passing of the Peace

Fellowship & Conversation