Seekers Church
A Christian Community
In the Tradition of the Church of the Saviour
Advent 2006 – The Days are Surely Coming
CIRCLE TIME
ENTRANCE
LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE
REFLECTION
Our own fear-ridden era may more accurately mirror Jesus' description of the days before his return than did any previous period in human history. While we do not know the times and the seasons, we can at least refuse to be deceived by the current obsession with physical security. In the midst of apparent confusion and incompleteness, Christ will come again.
Based on "The Dangers of Advent," J. B. Phillips
Watch For The Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The days are surely coming
when God will fulfill the promise
to bring justice and righteousness
throughout the world.
People: There will be signs and wonders.
Leader: The days are surely coming
when all creation will rejoice.
People: There will be signs and wonders.
Leader: The days are surely coming.
All: The reign of God is near!
INVOCATION
HYMN
WORD FOR THE CHILDREN
SILENCE
RESPONSIVE READING
Leader: My soul magnifies the Lord.
People: And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Leader: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
People: O my God, I trust in you. I will not be afraid.
Leader: Restore us, O God.
All: Let your face shine that we may be saved.
SILENCE
PRAYERS
CONFESSION
Leader: O God, you promise
that the days are surely coming
yet we suffer from conflicting emotions
and dissipation of our faith.
Voice 1: Our hope is mingled with dread.
Voice 2: Our anticipation mingles with despair.
Voice 1: We are content with candles,
carols, and good food.
We miss the point.
Voice 2: We bask in the warmth of familiar traditions,
and general goodwill.
We miss the point.
All: Compassionate Counselor, forgive us
and let us hear your message.
ASSURANCE
Leader: Redemption is near.
God shows us steadfast love and faithfulness.
All: Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY
JESUS PRAYER
All: Eternal One, Father and Mother of us all,
Holy is your name.
Let justice and mercy fill all Creation
and let us recognize
that every thought and thing belongs to you.
Feed us with the bread we need for today.
Forgive our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Stand with us in trial and temptation.
Free us from the grip of all that is evil.
For you invite us into creation with you,
now and forever.
Amen.
HYMN
THE WORD
SCRIPTURE
SERMON
SILENT REFLECTION
OFFERING
The first Sunday of each month we switch to a Communion Liturgy here.
SHARED REFLECTIONS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN
BENEDICTION
Leader: The days are surely coming, says the Lord,
when the people of God
bring justice and righteousness.
All: Amen.
WORSHIP RESOURCES
Responsive Reading: Luke 1, Psalm 25, Isaiah 12, Psalm 80
Benediction: Based on Jeremiah 33:14-16
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