Call To Worship
(Includes the lighting of the Advent Wreath)
Leader: Good morning! We’ve gathered for various reasons; some of us are dreading being alone during this season; some of us to enjoy the holiday music and decorations. Most of us anticipate remembering the Christmas story with its holy family.
People: Yes, we love the Christmas story and the images that remind us we too carry God into the world.
Leader: We will sing and pray, dance and sing the old story of God coming into the world as a baby — a vulnerable baby!
People: Like Mary and Elizabeth, we will serve God and we will pray that God will keep us safe in a topsy-turvy world. Like Zechariah, we name our children, encouraging them to use their talents for God.
Leader: Ring the bells! Clap your hands! Our hearts rejoice.
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Advent 4
Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 80:1-7, Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1:39-45, Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 80:1-7, Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1:39-45, Hebrews 10:5-10
Bulletin Aid
by Julia Ross Strope
by Julia Ross Strope
CSS Publishing Company, Inc., Lectionary Worship Workbook: Soul Motion, by Julia Ross Strope