Advent 2.2
Theme – Faith
Gather
The nights are long…
…the darkness deep…
…but the reason for our faith draws near.
Song – We Have Waited
Prayers of the People
God of the faithful as well as the doubting, we pray this day for those in our community who are struggling during this time. Help us serve those who bear these burdens, that we all may experience the hope You give, for this life and the one to come.
Lord, in Your mercy…
Hear our prayer.
Lighting of the Advent Candle/Song – In This Season (Week 2)
Reading – Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
on them has light shone.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Song – Wintertide
Peace/Benediction
And now may the God of our faith shine the light on injustice that we may be a part of the building of His Kingdom this day, this week and this season. May our righteousness be established not in our own deeds but in the forgiveness of our sins. Go in faith to love and serve the Lord.
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