1st Sunday in Advent year B

• First Reading Isaiah 64:1-9
• Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
• Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
• Gospel Mark 13:24-37

Call to Worship Psalm 80

Hear God’s people, we are called by God, by name

Let us rejoice in our Lord and praise today

We longingly a wait the day when we can greet the Lord

Until then we worship our Lord

Let our God restore our souls this Advent season

We will let the light of Jesus shine on our faces

Let us rejoice in all the Lord has done, calling us his people and preparing a way for us through Christ

We will let the light of Jesus shine through us, reminding all of Baby we worship

Let us worship in preparation for the Lord is coming

The Lord is coming indeed!

Confession

Holy Redeemer, we know so very well that you provide for us, love us and forgive us. We confess that we often fail to live into the joy of Jesus’ arrival. It is all too often hard for us to live in the unknown or in the anticipation of the life to come. So we fall short, living into the here and now – living into the materialism of the world. We allow ourselves to be consumed by the world instead of by your love and grace. Give us strength to revive in us the joy that comes with mystery and miracles, with baby Jesus and the assurance of life to come...(assurance of Pardon)...Amen.

Prayer of Illumination

God of Hope, mold us with your words; inspire our souls through this worship service so that we may be the vessels of your love and will in the world. Create in us the Hope that comes with these seasons of Advent and help us bring forth your message to the world. Allow this service to work within and through our Spirits and bring new meaning to your message. Amen

Offertory

Gracious Lord, allow these gifts given freely and in the Spirit of Advent to be used to further your work with this church, our community and our lives. Help us to make joyful offerings to you and we generously offer our money, our time and our talents to further spread your hope in this world. Continue to mold us so that we may better serve you and guide us in all we do. Amen.