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Sunday, December 9th, 2012
2ns Sunday in Advent
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Sentences
Leader: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
People: For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Opening Video
Just a few more days
We Hear God's Word
Lighting of the Advent Candles
Reader 1: Today we light one candle - the Candle called LOVE, as a reminder that God loved us enough to send Jesus
Reader 2: We show our love for Him by the love we show to others
Reader 3: We show our love for Him by the love we show to strangers, and to our enemies, as well as to our family and friends
Reader 1: The light that came into the world is the light in which we will live! Teach us your love, Lord Jesus!
Scripture Reading
Matthew 25:1-13
Advent Meditation
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
(Offered by a member of the community)
