The First Week of Advent
Eileen & Bob Rozell will process with you and the acolytes
As soon as the procession has ended, Eileen Rozell will read the following:
We are people of expectation; we are waiting for the coming of Christ at Christmas. It is only because of Christ that we have Christmas. Since we know the exact time of His coming, we know how much time we have to prepare. We should work on different things each day to prepare our hearts and souls for Jesus
Father,
it’s that wonderful time
of the year again.
We’re going to celebrate
your son’s birthday soon.
We will be preparing our home,
or gifts, our food.
Help us to remember
to prepare our hearts.
Help us in all our busyness
to remember
it’s your Son
we’re getting ready for.
Help us
help a friend,
keep a promise,
or visit someone lonely.
let us stop now for a moment of silence
Come, Lord Jesus!
We need you.
Bob Rozell will light the Advent wreath as you bless all the wreaths
Priest: Let us bless these Advent Wreaths gathered here:
Lord God,
your Church joyfully awaits the coming of its Savior,
who enlightens our hearts
and dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin.
Pour forth your blessing upon us
as we light the candle and bless these wreaths
to be brought into our homes;
may their light reflect the splendor of Christ,
who is Lord, for ever and ever.
Amen