Bulletin
Sunday, December 16th, 2012
3nd Sunday in Advent
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Sentences
Leader: I will praise you, Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me.
People: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
People: Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.
Leader: Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.
All: Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.
Opening Video
Just a few more days
We Hear God's Word
Lighting of the Advent Candles
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.
Advent Meditation
"Love is Christmas"
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)
