GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call to Worship
L: A Light has been given for us, to welcome us home.
P: Praise God for the lantern of hope and welcome.
L: Praise God for the light of peace that is with us. Today we open our hearts, we take courage. For God is with us!
P: We come this day, continuing our journey toward our light Jesus christ Emmanuel.
Advent reading Light the first candle of hope. The second candle of faith. The third candle of Joy.
Unison Prayer
God, open our hearts and minds so we can fully receive the Truth that we need to hear today. Kindle your Truth in our hearts so others would see you revealed through our lives. God of life, open us now to receive your dream for us. Through your grace we have been given a great hope which we have full faith in. You God have transformed the world by your grace. In Christ we pray. AMEN
A time of hymns:
Scripture readings: Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11; Psalm 126;
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8,19-28
A Time of prayer
Sermon - Pastor Paul
Closing