Morning Worship for Sunday 29 November 2020
by Rev Greg Obong-Oshotse 29 November 2020
Greetings and welcome to our worship for Advent Sunday!
Lighting the first Advent candle -
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Hymn - O Come, O Come Emmanuel
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Bible Reading: Mark 13:24-37
The Coming of the Son of Man
24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
No One Knows That Day or Hour
32 “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”
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Hymn - The King Is Coming
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Prayers
In silence let each person offer their concerns to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Christ our Saviour, born for us, bring healing and peace to all people. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Christ, baptized in the Jordan, give hope to all who come to you. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Christ, tested in the desert, give courage to those who are tempted. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Christ, who comforted and healed, bring wholeness to all who are broken. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Christ, who hung in agony on the cross, bring strength to those who suffer. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Christ, who dies to save us, give peace to all who face death. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Christ, raised from the tomb, bring light and life to all the world. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Christ, present among your disciples, unite all your people in love. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Silence
Hymn - Sing We The King Who Is Coming To Reign
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Benediction and Dismissal
The grace of Christ attend us, the love of God surround us, the power of the Holy Spirit keep us, this day and for ever; Go in peace to serve the Lord in the Name of The Father and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit.