st 1 week of ADVENT SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER

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

WELCOME TO THIS SUNDAY EVENING 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 God, make speed to save us, All O Lord, make haste to help us.

SONG ‘He shall reign’

Blessed are you, Sovereign God, creator of light and darkness: All to you be praise and glory for ever.

As evening falls, you renew your promise to reveal among us the light of your presence: All May your Word be a lantern to our feet and a light upon our path.

That we may see your coming among us, All strengthen us in our stumbling weakness and free our tongues to sing your praise.

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

That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful, let us pray with one heart and mind.

All As our evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy come down upon us, to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise, now and for ever. Amen.

THE WORD OF GOD The light in our darkness

PSALM Psalm 50 (Good News Version)

The Almighty God, the LORD, speaks; he calls to the whole earth from east to west. 2 God shines from Zion, the city perfect in its beauty.

3 Our God is coming, but not in silence; a raging fire is in front of him, a furious storm around him. 4 He calls heaven and earth as witnesses to see him judge his people.

5 He says, “Gather my faithful people to me, those who made a covenant with me by offering a sacrifice. ” 6 The heavens proclaim that God is righteous, that he himself is judge.

7 “Listen, my people, and I will speak; I will testify against you, Israel. I am God, your God.

16 God says to the wicked, “Why should you recite my commandments? Why should you talk about my covenant?

17 You refuse to let me correct you; you reject my commands. 18 You become the friend of every thief you see, and you associate with adulterers.

19 “You are always ready to speak evil; you never hesitate to tell lies. 20 You are ready to accuse your own relatives and to find fault with them.

21 You have done all this, and I have said nothing, so you thought that I am like you. But now I reprimand you and make the matter plain to you.

22 “Listen to this, you that ignore me, or I will destroy you, and there will be no one to save you.

23 Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honours me, and I will surely save all who obey me. ”

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.

Mighty God, dwelling in unapproachable light, forgive our vain attempts to appease you, and show us your full salvation in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. 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.

4 Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. I will say it again. Be joyful! 5 Let everyone know how gentle you are. The Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him. 7 Then God’s peace will watch over your hearts and your minds. He will do this because you belong to Christ Jesus. God’s peace can never be completely understood. (Philippians 4. 4 -7; NIr. V)

A voice cries out in the wilderness, All ‘Make straight the way of the Lord’. The time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God has come near, All all flesh will see the salvation of God. . Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit: All A voice cries out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord’.

(Time of quiet adoration)

CANTICLE Luke 1. 46 -55 (Good News Version) Surely, I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

My heart praises the Lord; my soul is glad because of God my Saviour, for he has remembered me, his lowly servant!

From now on all people will call me happy, because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me. His name is holy; from one generation to another he shows mercy to those who honour him.

He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans. He has brought down mighty kings from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away with empty hands.

He has kept the promise he made to our ancestors, and has come to the help of his servant Israel.

He has remembered to show mercy to Abraham and to all his descendants forever!

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.

Surely, I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD -For the people met during the day and their needs -For the Church and her mission

That God may establish among the nations his sceptre of righteousness.

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All O Lord our God, make us watchful and keep us faithful as we await the coming of your Son our Lord; that, when he shall appear, he may not find us sleeping in sin but active in his service and joyful in his praise. We pray you through our Lord 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 ‘Our God reigns’

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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