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Sunday, December 4, 2016
The Second Sunday of Advent
We Gather in God's Name
Lighting the Advent Candle
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]
Opening Prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldQ2kPpXkWs
We Hear God's Word
1st Scripture Reading
"Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise based on Isaiah 2:1-5"
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2nd Scripture Reading
"Psalm 122:1-9"
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3rd Scripture Reading
"Hymn: Nearer, My God, to Thee based on Romans 13:11-14"
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4th Scripture Reading
"Matthew 24:36-44"
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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 Song
God Be with You TillWe Meet Again by Ella Fitzgerald