Holy God, your prophets have long spoken of the one who would come to save us. Now the promise is fulfilled; now your kingdom has come near. Send us as messengers of your way, to go and tell all the world of the wonders we have seen and the good news we have heard; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP – Advent Candle Lighting Liturgy
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of majesty and glory, we are thirsty for your grace. You made a way for us in the wilderness, and still, in our foolishness, we go astray. We hide our eyes from your presence. We do not listen to your word. We are lifeless when we ought to dance and speechless when we ought to sing. Forgive us, O Lord. Speak peace to our fearful hearts, strengthen our weak hands, and make firm our feeble knees as we seek to follow in your holy way. (Silent Confession)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – WCF SC Q1
OFFERING
As a farmer plants the seeds
and waits for the rains to come,
let us entrust our gifts to the Lord
as we await the coming of God’s reign.
Let us pray…
Thanks be to you, O God, maker of heaven and earth—
giver of justice, lover of righteousness,
hope of the afflicted, and friend of the poor.
Your faithfulness never fails.
Take and use these gifts we offer
to further your purpose in the world
and to fulfill the promise of the world to come;
through Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
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