Call to Worship Psalm 89
My soul magnifies the Lord!
My Spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
For he has looked with favor on me
For he looks with favor on even the lowliness of his servants
Generations are all blessed
For the Mighty One has done great things!
Holy is his name!
He has given us strength and lifted up the lowly, He has filled the hungry and offered mercy!
According to the promise made by God, we will remain in the Lord forever
Let us rejoice in the birth of our Savior and the revelations to come!
Confession
Holy Redeemer, we know so very well that you provide for us, love us and forgive us. Yet we fail to live into your love for us. We let the love of materials and the world around us come between your love for us. Forgive us when we let other loves overtake your love and encourage us to know your true love for us. Help us as 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 joy that comes with mystery and miracles, with baby Jesus and the assurance of life to come...(assurance of pardon)...Amen.
Illumination
Lover of this world, grant us the courage to hear and see you in the world around us. Guide us as listen to your Word so that we may come to understand our part in this world. Help us to spread your message and your love to those who long to know you. Give us strength this Advent season as we await the birth of Christ. Amen
Offertory
Gracious God we thank you for your love for us and this world. As your beloved children we are reminded that in thanksgiving we need to offer to you a portion of our gifts. We are reminded that our portions might look small but that you know the gifts we offer that extend beyond today's offertory. Continue to work within and through us to bring Christ to the world around us. Amen.
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