Advent 2 - Bible SundayOpening Sentences:God of prophets: in the wilderness of Jordan You sent a messenger to prepare our hearts for the coming of Your Son. WE COME TO WORSHIP YOU, TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS, TO REPENT AND BE READY TO WELCOME OUR SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. Advent Candle Canticle:
The grace of God has dawned upon the world with healing for all.
light has I dawned upon us,
God is love;
We know how generous our Lord Jesus Christ has been:
God has spoken to us in the Son (Rejoice & Sing No. 741) Thanksgiving & Intercession We pray for God's help as we read His commands in the Bible, or as we listen to His word: When we are tempted to do or say wrong things, Lord, speak to us in our selfishness: Help us to be strong. When we are anxious or afraid, Lord, speak to us in our fearfulness: Help us to be strong. When we are ill, or in pain, Lord, speak to us in our helplessness: Help us to be strong. When things we have to do seem too hard for us, Lord, speak to us in our weakness: Help us to be strong.
O God, we will listen to your word;
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