‘We must prepare our hearts to welcome the Lord’
Year 6
Advent Service 2016
Cristina
During the season of Advent, we are called to seek the light of Christ, even in the midst of darkness.
Daniel and Matthew
We are invited to face the darkness in our own lives and in the world around us.
Ava Costello
The prophets assure us that the darkness will not overcome us.
Matthew A
They call us to watch for the light.
Amelia Z and Amelia B
We are called to wait, to hope, to trust in promises made.
Rosie
As we make this Advent journey in faith, we invite God’s light to dispel the darkness.
Katie
We ask for the grace to set down all those burdens that darken our hearts as we search for the light.
Olivia
We ask for the gift of attentiveness that we may truly see God’s loving presence within and among us.
Erhunse
And we ask for renewed faith that we might be light for others.
Joshua M
Pope John Paul II said that the liturgy of Advent helps us to understand the fullness of the value and meaning of the mystery of Christmas.
Ciaran
Advent is a season of joy – Jesus is our friend, and we look forward to meeting him
Luis
Advent is a season of hope – having Jesus in our lives is always good
Julia
Advent is a time of watching and waiting – we pray that Jesus will come soon
Maya
Advent is a time of preparation – Jesus is important and we want to be ready to meet him
Louise
Jesus is with us every day – Advent is when we remember this.
Alan
To help us prepare this Advent we look at the stories of 4 different people from the Bible who prepared, in their own way, their hearts to welcome the Lord. As we listen to each of these stories, think about the similarities of your own life
Luca
Is your heart ready to welcome the Lord?
We bring you the story of Mary
Reader 1 (Joseph): A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke (1:26-38)
God sent the angel Gabriel to the town of Nazareth in Galilee with a message for a virgin named Mary.
George She was engaged to Joseph from the family of King David. The angel greeted Mary and said,
Reader 2 (Gabriel: Eleanor): ‘You are truly blessed! The Lord is with you.’
Reader 3(Oliver) : Mary was confused by the angel’s words and wondered what they meant.
George: Then the angel told Mary,
Reader 2( Eleanor) : ‘Don’t be afraid! God is pleased with you, and you will have a son. His name will be Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of God Most High. The Lord God will make him king, as his ancestor David was. He will rule the people of Israel forever, and his kingdom will never end.’
Reader (Joseph): Mary asked the angel,
Reader 4 ( Maya): ‘How can this happen? I am not married!’
George: The angel answered that the Holy Spirit would come down to her, and God’s power would come over her so her child would be called the holy Son of God.
Oliver: Her relative Elizabeth was also going to have a son, even though she was old. No one thought she could ever have a baby, but in three months she will have a son. Nothing is impossible for God!’
Reader 1: (Joseph) Mary said,
Reader 4 (Maya): ‘I am the Lord’s servant! Let it happen as you have said.’
Reader 1 (Joseph): And the angel left her.
Joseph: The Gospel of the Lord.
Temi and Sophia
Dear Jesus
Help us to have the courage of Mary and accept what God wants us to do.
May we be humble and compassionate and come to say as you did,
“Behold the servant of the Lord”
Amen
Year 6 Child carries heart into the centre to the altar….Katie
Year 6 Reader
Ruby and Ava H
Lord Jesus
Make our hearts ready
To love and welcome you.
Be born again
Not in a manger
But in us.
Amen.