Call to Worship
We come to worship this Advent wanting
Longing for the memories of old and the love we remember
We come to worship this Advent impatient
For we continue to wait
We come to worship this Advent ready
Ready for those who sow in tears to reap with shouts of joy
Let us toss ourselves into worship today, lifting up to God all that we carry and feeling enriched by the Holy Spirit!
Confession
Holy Redeemer, we know so very well that you provide for us, love us and forgive us. Yet we fail to live into joy that surrounds us. We let the grief, longing and stress fill our days and overshadow the joy that bursts around us. Disregarding the joy in our lives we dwell on the negative. This Advent as we await the birth of Christ, renew in us the the joy that comes with mystery and miracles, with baby Jesus and the assurance of life to come..(assurance of pardon)...Amen
Illumination
Holy Spirit come upon us this day. Enter into our hearts and minds and fill us with the joy of your Word. Give us clarity as to your will in the world and help us to interpret your Word in our lives to bring meaning to the world around us. Remind us of the joy of knowing you and help us to offer that same joy to those we meet. Amen
Offertory
Generous Joy, we give with joyful hearts for all that you do. We give with glee this Advent season that we may do good in the world around us and spread your love to the world. As the secular world is open to the Christmas Spirit may your joy through our offertory bring to others your message and the knowledge of life with you, Holy God. Amen.
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