st 1 week of ADVENT SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

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

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

WELCOME TO THIS SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER. The Power. Point presentation will give you all

WELCOME TO THIS SUNDAY 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

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)

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

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

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

SONG ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’

SONG ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’

Blessed are you, Sovereign God of all: All to you be praise and glory

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

In your tender compassion, the dawn from on high is breaking upon us: All

In your tender compassion, the dawn from on high is breaking upon us: All to dispel the lingering shadows of night.

As we look for your coming this day, open our eyes to see your

As we look for your coming this day, open our eyes to see your presence, All and strengthen our hands to do your will, that the world may rejoice and give you praise.

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

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

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

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

THE WORD OF GOD The light in our darkness

PSALM Psalm 8 (Good News Version)

PSALM Psalm 8 (Good News Version)

O LORD, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world! Your praise

O LORD, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world! Your praise reaches up to the heavens; 2 it is sung by children and babies.

You are safe and secure from all your enemies; you stop anyone who opposes

You are safe and secure from all your enemies; you stop anyone who opposes you.

3 When I look at the sky, which you have made, at the moon

3 When I look at the sky, which you have made, at the moon and the stars, which you set in their places— 4 what are human beings, that you think of them; mere mortals, that you care for them?

5 Yet you made them inferior only to yourself; you crowned them with glory

5 Yet you made them inferior only to yourself; you crowned them with glory and honour. 6 You appointed them rulers over everything you made.

You placed them over all creation: 7 sheep and cattle, and the wild animals

You placed them over all creation: 7 sheep and cattle, and the wild animals too; 8 the birds and the fish and the creatures in the seas.

9 O LORD, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world!

9 O LORD, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world!

Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit, as it was

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.

We bless you, Master of the heavens, for the wonderful order that enfolds this

We bless you, Master of the heavens, for the wonderful order that enfolds this world; grant that your whole creation may find fulfilment in the Son of Man, Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen.

READING (News International Reader Version) Follow a Reading Plan of your choice: https: //www.

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.

Keep in mind the times we are living in. The hour has already come

Keep in mind the times we are living in. The hour has already come for you to wake up from your sleep. The full effects of our salvation are closer now than when we first believed in Christ. 12 The dark night of evil is nearly over. The day of Christ’s return is almost here. So let us get rid of the works of darkness that harm us. Let us do the works of light that protect us. (Romans 13. 11 -12; NIr. V)

A voice cries out in the wilderness, All ‘Make straight the way of the

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)

(Time of quiet adoration)

CANTICLE Luke 1. 68 -69 (Good News Version) Look towards the east, O Jerusalem,

CANTICLE Luke 1. 68 -69 (Good News Version) Look towards the east, O Jerusalem, and see the glory that is coming from God.

“Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to the

“Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to the help of his people and has set them free. He has provided for us a mighty Saviour, a descendant of his servant David.

He promised through his holy prophets long ago that he would save us from

He promised through his holy prophets long ago that he would save us from our enemies, from the power of all those who hate us.

He said he would show mercy to our ancestors and remember his sacred covenant.

He said he would show mercy to our ancestors and remember his sacred covenant.

With a solemn oath to our ancestor Abraham he promised to rescue us from

With a solemn oath to our ancestor Abraham he promised to rescue us from our enemies and allow us to serve him without fear, so that we might be holy and righteous before him all the days of our life.

You, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You

You, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his road for him, to tell his people that they will be saved by having their sins forgiven.

Our God is merciful and tender. He will cause the bright dawn of salvation

Our God is merciful and tender. He will cause the bright dawn of salvation to rise on us and to shine from heaven on all those who live in the dark shadow of death, to guide our steps into the path of peace.

Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit, as it was

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.

Look towards the east, O Jerusalem, and see the glory that is coming from

Look towards the east, O Jerusalem, and see the glory that is coming from God.

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD -For our family, friends and all whom we love -For

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

That the Church may live in the light of God’s coming and have a

That the Church may live in the light of God’s coming and have a longing for his kingdom.

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All Almighty God, as your Kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin

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

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

(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 ‘Days of Elijah’

SONG ‘Days of Elijah’

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

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

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

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

Some material in the service is © The Archbishops’ Council 2000, 2002, 2006

Some material in the service is © The Archbishops’ Council 2000, 2002, 2006