Post date: Dec 12, 2018 9:36:30 PM
WL: (Opening Prayer): Lord, You alone created the entire universe. We worship You today as the awesome God that you are. Amen.
WL: As Israel put their hopes in one they hadn’t yet seen, give us also the expectant anticipation of this season, eager to welcome the one who is coming among us, to be one of us, and yet also to rule us with love and mercy.
Reader 1: You have set us as a light to the nations, O God, especially in those times where people are tempted to look to anyone but you for guidance. Keep us as faithful witnesses throughout this season, which can be overwhelming with too much busyness, or too much loneliness.
Reader 2: Remind us to reach out to our neighbors and be watchful for those who may be overlooked. Give a special measure of your healing grace to those who need it, especially for those we name before you now
…PAUSE…
WL: Hear our prayers, O Lord, as we watch eagerly for you. Increase our hope and sustain our faith, for the sake of Jesus our incarnate savior. Amen.