Opening Prayer
God of all time, we thank you for this particular time. Challenging as it may be, with threats around us and worries within, we plant our minds and steady our hearts to begin a new time of Advent with you. In this worship hour, help us channel our energies to anticipate and to actively wait, for Jesus, the Coming One. We pray with thanksgiving, offering our best to you, Amen.
Prayer of Hope
Generous God, you have already given us all that we need. Help us trust your continued care, that we may share with
others the abundance of your blessings.
Strengthen us for service, and remind us of the great joy that awaits those who answer your call.
In the midst of our doubts and our insecurities we are reminded that you are never shaken. Your faithfulness reaches to the ends of the earth. We watch and wait expecting new light to shine as the season of joy approaches. You are our rock and our refuge, an ever present help in trouble. Come down, come in, walk with us so that we trust in you and not be shaken. We wait in hope attentive to all the signs of Christ’s coming. In the name of Jesus, Amen.