2nd Sunday in Advent Year B

Call to Worship Psalm 85

Hear God’s people what the Lord will speak!

For God will speak peace to the people

Attention those who are faithful

We turn our hearts to the Lord, our God

Salvation is yours

We are greeted with God’s love and faithfulness

Renewed we greet each other with the peace of Christ

Knowing that the Lord will give what is good to those who follow

Let us rejoice in this season knowing that our king shall be born.

Let us worship the unborn king!

Confession

Holy Redeemer, we know so very well that you provide for us, love us and forgive us. Yet we fail to live into the fullness of your peace. Disregarding the peace in our lives and dwelling on the hate and anger. We let the tensions of the world cloud our own thoughts. We let the loneliness of the world creep into our hearts and wash your presence away. This Advent as we await the birth of Christ, renew in us the the peace that comes with mystery and miracles, with baby Jesus and the assurance of life to come...(assurance of pardon)...Amen.

Prayer of Illumination

Prince of Peace we are reminded that what is on this earth may fade away but that your Word and your Will is never ending. Remind us today through these words spoken aloud, read and interpreted what your will is. What your Word means to us today and how your Spirit still works within and through this world. Help us to see the relevance of the Word today and how you continue to speak wisdom for today. Amen.

Offertory

Holy Giver your generosity is felt in our lives through the abundance of grace and mercy you offer. Through the gifts of the Spirit we work, play and live within our community and give back to the world around us. We offer to you in thanksgiving our time, talents and money and ask that you help us use these gifts to further the grace and mercy in the world. Help us to make wise choices as we decide where our funds should go and as we call people to work within our community. With thankful hearts we lift our selves to you and exclaim and acknowledge how you work in our lives. Amen.