PPT-Advent III – Joy Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; John 1:6-8, 19-28

The Hope and Peace candles should be lit before the service begins Lighting the Third Advent Candle One The light of Christ shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it Many Christs light shines in the hearts gathered here today. John 15:11, 16:21-22 (Galatians 5:22-3). (Again thanks to Philip D. . Kennison. , Life on the Vine – . Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Christian Community). Life on the Vine – Joy John 15:11, 16:21-22. What does Advent mean?. The Word Advent . means. We prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus into our world . It . is a time when Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, remember the time when he will come again . ). “. But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. . 2. Advent Wreath/Koru. Leader:. . . Living . God as your people here . in . Aotearoa, . we . gather in this time of expectation. . With . Simeon and Anna . we . wait and we hope.  . (. Light the first Advent Candle). children’s liturgy. ​. Advent resource. This resource invites . participants . to journey through the four weeks of Advent.. Each week of Advent has been divided into six components: . The ritual of lighting a candle on the Advent wreath.. To lead kids through Catholic Advent.... You need to live the season in a Catholic way yourself – to be authentic. .. Advent is about waiting. For the Incarnation. For the Second Coming. BUT – the US consumer culture says December is “the Christmas Season”. . –. December 24, . 2014. Four Weeks. Happy New (Liturgical) Year!. Themes:. Longing, Waiting. Hopeful . A. nticipation, Preparing. Color:. . Violet/Pink. Tone:. . Hushed, Quiet, Reflective. Video: Advent in Two Minutes. Isaiah – Chapter 65:1-2. 1. I am sought of . them that. asked not . for me. ; I am found of . them that. sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation . that. was not called by my name.  . :. Profaning the Sabbath; Gluttony of Israel’s leaders; prevalence of Idolatry, with its vile practices; punctilious in fasting, yet practicing flagrant injustice; all to be surely avenged. . Isaiah 56:1 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation . Isaiah – Chapter 61:1. 1. The Spirit of the Lord GOD . is. upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to . READER 1:. In the first week of Advent we are reminded to ‘stay awake’ and ready for the coming of Jesus. As we light the first candle on our Advent wreath let us remember that Jesus is the light of our world. May we always be ready to welcome him into our lives.. (The Hope candle should be lit before the service begins.). Lighting the Second Advent Candle. One In this holy place, O God, we seek to prepare a path through the wilderness of our lives.. Many Quiet our souls that we may hear your voice.. Welcome to our advent collective worship we will be reflecting today on the theme of advent and how it is a time to prepare and await the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ . Gospel Reading, from Isaiah 7:14: Answers Across4 Third candle lighted pink 5 Third candle symbolizes joy 8 A tree decorated with symbols representing the stories of people in Jesus family tree Jesse Tree 9 The primary Sanctuary color