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Revision as of 17:02, 20 December 2020

Sunday, December 6th, 2020

4th Sunday in Advent

We Gather in God's Name

Opening Song

"Lo, How a Rose E'r Blooming"


Lighting of the Advent Candles

Lighting the Advent Candles

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.

All Readers: Come, all is ready. Let the light of these candles, called HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE, bring brightness to your spirits.

[The first , second (purple), third (pink), and fourth (purple) Advent Candles are lighted]

Opening Prayer

For the 4th of Advent

We Hear God's Word

First Scripture Reading

2 Samuel 7:1-16

Second Scripture Reading

"Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26"

Third Scripture Reading

"Luke 1:26-38"


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

"Come Thou Long Expected Jesus"

We Go in Peace

Passing of the Peace

Fellowship & Conversation