This year for Advent we are looking at four different songs from scripture: Psalm 147, Hannah’s Song in 1 Samuel 2, Mary’s Song in Luke 1, and the Song of the Angels in Luke 2. Secondary readings for each week are chosen from the Lectionary options. This week we will read Romans 13:8-12. The call to worship candle-lighting liturgy and the benediction for this Sunday are below.

Call to Worship:

The night is far gone.
The day is near.
And so we wait.
We wait with hope,
for the brokenhearted to be healed,
for the downtrodden to be lifted up.
We wait for the coming of the Christ child.
In this meantime,
We will sing into the silence.
We will light a candle against the darkness.

Lighting of the Advent Candle

Prayer

Holy God of Hope,
Give us ears to hear and hearts to trust the promises you offer to us in this season of Advent. As we worship together, we offer ourselves to you and we open ourselves to your abundant grace. Amen.

Benediction

May you carry the light of hope with you this week. And may that light burn with the power of the Holy Spirit against all the darknesses you encounter–a stubborn light to mark this season of waiting, this season of hope. Amen.