Advent I - November 30, 2008

The Gathering of the Community

Collect for Purity
Prayers of Penitence
Hymn 114: Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending

The Collect

The Proclamation of the Word

First Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Hymn 116: You Kingdom Come on Bended Knee
Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-37
Sermon: The Reverend Lorraine Quinn
Affirmation of Faith

Prayers of the People

The Peace

The Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Prayer
Hymn 402: Confitemini Domino
Hymn (at-the-offertory) 457: Alleluia! Glory to God v. 1-5

Holy Eucharist

Prayer Over the Gifts
The Eucharistic Prayer 3
With the Preface for Advent
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread for Advent

Anthem: Change My Heart Oh God

Hymns during Communion
Abba Father
95: O Come Divine Messiah
88: Come, thou Long Expected Jesus

Hymn 94: Wait for the Lord, Whose Day is Near (repeat as needed)

The Scattering (Mark 4: 20)

Prayer after Communion
Blessing
Hymn 323: Ye Holy Angels Bright
Scattering