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Advent prayers for creation
A set of prayers that stress creation and environmental themes, tied to the Advent and Christmas texts in the lectionary for December 2008.
Imagine Peace
This is an 84 pages booklet of bible meditations and worship resources for Advent. It was developed through the WCC with primary support from RedCrearte. It was authored collectively, and the hope is that it will be shared widely.
In Bethlehem
This Christmas play was first produced and performed at Peace Lutheran in Poplar, WI in Advent of 2005. The play attempts to show that the Nativity is told from both Luke’s and Matthew’s perspectives. Also the prophecy of Micah tells people how important Bethlehem has been to God’s people since the time of King David
WAITING, WAITING
A Song and Service for Lighting the Candles in the Advent Wreath, By Donald F. Marsh. Guidelines: This song and service may be used on successive Sundays in Advent for lighting the candles in the Advent wreath. The themes used here for the four Sundays in Advent are LOVE, HOPE, PEACE and JOY.
Advent Gospel Song
Before the reading of the Gospel, during Advent, we use the following, sung to the tune
"Open My Eyes, That I May See" (The Other Song Book #159).
Preparing the Manger
An Advent Observance in two parts, written by Jons Olsson, 12/95; updated 12/96. Part 1: 4th Sunday in Advent; done between the Epistle and Gospel Lessons. Part 2: Christmas Eve; Candlelight Service; done after the closing hymn Silent Night, Holy Night sung while candles are lighted. Church lights remain off/dimmed; candlelight prevails.
The Advent Blessing Tree
This should be used when lighting advent candles. Sunday School classes and individuals can prepare items to be hung from a BLESSING TREE. These can include some larger symbols recognizable from a distance, and smaller items from individuals. Congregation members may be asked to place "their blessings" on the tree. The traditional PROPHECY, BETHLEHEM, SHEPHERDS' AND ANGELS' CANDLES ARE LIGHTED IN THE USUAL ORDER.
Advent Reading
ADVENT READING for the First Sunday In Advent (Prophet Candle). Introduction The first Advent candle is traditionally called the Prophecy Candle. We rejoice that God prepares our lives through prophecy to receive Christ when he comes. The words from Isaiah 9:2-7 prepare us to receive Christ as the child who comes to us in Bethlehem. Isaiah's words also prepare us to receive Christ when he comes again in power. At that time he will fulfill the promise to be Prince of Peace and Wonderful Counselor for all times and there will truly be no end to his gracious kingdom.