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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"