st 1 week of ADVENT SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER

st 1 week of ADVENT SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER Together: Growing, Caring, Sharing in God’s Love

WELCOME TO THIS SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER. The Power. Point presentation will give you all you need to say at home this morning prayer. For the Song, just click on the title, and the weblink will open it directly in your computer. Watch the video in full screen, then come back to this presentation. The Psalm can be read by two people or two groups of people if you want. You may start by lighting a candle.

Lord our God, reveal among us the light of your presence, All that we may see your power and glory.

(Time of quiet to be in presence of the Lord)

O Lord, open our lips, All and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

SONG ‘The day of the Lord / Rejoice Israel’

Blessed are you, Sovereign Lord, God of our ancestors: All to you be praise and glory for ever.

You called the patriarchs to live by the light of faith: All and to journey in the hope of your promised fulfilment.

May we be obedient to your call, All and be ready and watchful to receive your Christ.

Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: All Blessed be God for ever!

The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind.

All As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. Amen.

THE WORD OF GOD The light in our darkness

PSALM Psalm 89 part 3/4 (Good News Version)

30 “What if his sons turn away from my laws and do not follow them? 31 What if they disobey my orders and fail to keep my commands?

32 Then I will punish them for their sins. I will strike them with a rod. I will whip them for their evil acts. 33 But I will not stop loving David. I will always be faithful to him.

34 I will not break my covenant. I will not go back on my word. 35 Once and for all, I have made a promise. It is based on my holiness. And I will not lie to David.

36 His family line will continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the sun. 37 It will last forever like the moon, that faithful witness in the sky. ”

38 But you have turned your back on your anointed king. You have been very angry with him. 39 You have broken the covenant you made with him. You have thrown your servant’s crown into the dirt.

40 You have broken through the walls around his city. You have completely destroyed his secure places. 41 All those who pass by have carried off what belonged to him. His neighbours make fun of him.

42 You have made his enemies strong. You have made all of them happy. 43 You have made his sword useless. You have not helped him in battle. 44 You have put an end to his glory.

You have knocked his throne to the ground. 45 You have cut short the days of his life. You have covered him with shame.

Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Or: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Faithful God, remember your promise fulfilled in your anointed Son Jesus Christ, In whose strength alone we stand, now and for ever. Amen.

READING (News International Reader Version) Follow a Reading Plan of your choice: https: //www. biblegateway. com/reading-plans/ or read the verses on the next slide.

Jesse’s family is like a tree that has been cut down. A new little tree will grow from its stump. From its roots a Branch will grow and produce fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on that Branch. The Spirit will help him to be wise and understanding. The Spirit will help him make wise plans and carry them out. The Spirit will help him know the LORD and have respect for him. 3 The Branch will take delight in respecting the LORD. (Isaiah 11. 1 -3 a; NIr. V)

Break forth together into singing, wastes places of Jerusalem, All For the Lord has comforted his people. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son; All And he shall call him Emmanuel. Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit: All Break forth together into singing, wastes places of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people.

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD -For our family, friends and all whom we love -For the day and its tasks

That with the saints in light, we may shine forth as lights for the world

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All Almighty God, as your Kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Awaiting his coming in glory, as our Saviour taught us, so we pray with confidence:

(Modern Version) (Traditional Version) Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come; Your will be done; on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

SONG ‘When the roll is called up yonder’

SENDING OUT May the Lord, when he comes: All find us watching and waiting.

Let us bless the Lord. All Thanks be to God.

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