Advent 3

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Advent 3
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GOD WELCOMES US Sing and shout for joy, people
of Israel! Rejoice with all your heart,
Jerusalem! In the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.
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Let us confess our sins in the presence of God
and of each other. We confess to you, almighty
God,before the whole company of heaven, and to
each other,that we have sinned in thought, word
and deed, by our own fault.Have mercy on us, for
Jesus sake,forgive us all our sins, and bring
us to eternal life. Amen.
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May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us
pardon and forgiveness of all our sins. Amen.
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We light the Advent candle and pray John came to
bear witness to the light, so that all might
believe through him. The true light, who
enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
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Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world.
John the Baptist preached that people should
repent and get ready for you to come. Come into
our hearts, and help us to welcome you. Amen.
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We sing an Advent hymn/song
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Isaiah 122-6 Surely God is my salvation I
will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord,
is my strength and my defense he has become
my salvation. With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation.
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In that day you will say Give praise to the
Lord, call on his name make known among the
nations what he has done, and proclaim that
his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has
done glorious things let this be known to
all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy,
people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of
Israel among you.
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The Lord be with you And also with you. Let us
pray that we receive Christ with joy.  
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Almighty and merciful God, each year you make us
glad as we look forward to the birthday of your
Son. May we who joyfully receive him as our
redeemer confidently face him when he comes to be
our judge. For he lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US   Old Testament Reading
Zephaniah 314-20 (after the reading) This is
the word of the Lord Thanks be to God
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Epistle Reading Philippians 44-7 (after the
reading) This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
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Gospel Reading Luke 37-18 (after the
gospel) This is the gospel of the Lord
Praise be to you, O Christ Thank you, Lord
Jesus, for coming as the promised Messiah. Lead
us to repentance and faith. Amen.
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We sing a hymn/song
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We listen to the address
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We confess our faith I believe in God, the
Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth. And
in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin
Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, dead, and buried.
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He descended into hell.The third day he rose
again from the dead. He ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God, the Father
almighty, from thence he will come to judge the
living and the dead.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic
church,the communion of saints, the forgiveness
of sins,the resurrection of the body, and the
life everlasting. Amen. catholic here
meaning 'universal'
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GOD RECEIVES OUR OFFERING   We sing a hymn/song
as our offering is received
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We pray for ourselves and the world Prayer
response Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
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The Lords Prayer Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,your kingdom come, your
will be done, on earth as in heaven.Give us
today our daily bread.
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Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin
against us.  Lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yoursnow and forever. Amen.
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May Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, shine on us
and make us ready to meet him when he comes in
glory. And the blessing of almighty God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be with us
always. Amen.
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We sing a hymn/song