November 29
Scripture Reading:  Luke 21:25 – 36

Leader              Keep awake.  Stay alert.  The Kingdom of God is near.
Response        “We are God’s partner in hope”

Leader              The days are coming when God will fulfil the promise.
Response        “We are God’s partner in hope”

Leader              A righteous branch will spring up and will bring forth justice.
Response        “We are God’s partner in hope”

Leader              Stand up.  Raise your hands.  Your redemption is near.
Response        “We are God’s partner in hope”

Light one blue or purple candle.

Leader:
As we light this first candle, the candle of hope may we be partners in hope, witnesses to the promise that hope is coming; it is being born into the world.

Prayer All:
Father, during the Advent season may we be reminded of your promises to us and your fulfillment of them. Help us to prepare our lives for His Advent within us. In the precious name of Jesus we pray.

Amen.

Hymn VIP# 76: “A Child of Hope Is Born”         

A Child Of Hope Is Born, on Christmas morn,
Born to set the captives free born to bring us liberty
Come then let us sing, Praises to the King
Sing we all with one accord, Glory to our incarnate Lord
Come, then let us sing, praises to the King
Sing we all with one accord, Glory to our incarnate Lord

Words: Wycherley V. Gumbs, 1945-2020. Music: George Roberts (1956 -)