The four offertory prayers below are written for the four Sundays of Advent to coordinate with the Advent candle themes.
Holy One, this Advent season we wait in hope.
And we give in hope.
Hope for your coming reign;
Hope because of your presence with us even now.
Receive these generous offerings,
And use them for your work of healing and hope in our world.
Amen.
Holy One, this Advent season we wait with love,
And we give with love.
Love for you, our God;
Love for your beautiful people.
Receive these generous offerings,
And use them for your works of love in our world.
Amen.
Holy One, this Advent season we wait in joy,
And we give with joy.
Joy for all you have given us;
Joy because of your sacred promises.
Receive these generous offerings,
And use them to spread your joy in our world.
Amen.
Holy One, this Advent season we wait in peace,
And we give in peace.
A peace deeper than our anxiety and fear.
A peace growing from our trust in your loving power.
Receive these generous offerings,
And use them to bring your peace to our world.
Amen.
Very helpful! Thanks Joanna
I like these and I will use them this season. Thanks
Thank you. These are a blessing.
Beautiful! What a blessing for the season.
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Here are four Advent offertory prayers I wrote a few years ago. Blessings to you all as we enter this holy season.