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Sunday, December 3, 2017

3rd Sunday in Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Opening Prayer

Creator of the Stars of Night

The Lighting of the First Candle

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.

[The first , second and third Advent Candles are lighted]

Advent Week 3: Joy


We Hear God's Word

Scripture Reading

Philippians 2:5-11

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.

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

"Old City Bar, A Christmas Story"

We Go in Peace

Passing of the Peace

Fellowship & Conversation