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We Gather in God's Name

"Ode to Joy"

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 =We Gather in God's Name=
 ====Opening Prayer Song====
 "Ode to Joy"
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 *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMY3ivdNzwE Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
-=Christmas=
-Reader 1: Today we light four 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: The fourth Candle is called LOVE, because of God's great love for us.
-[The first , second, third, and fourth Advent Candles are lighted]
-Tonight we also light the Christ Candle to remind us of Jesus' birth.  And to remind us that HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE are God's gifts to us.
-[The white Advent Candle in the middle is lit]
 ==We Hear God's Word==