PPT-Advent II – Peace Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79

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. The other criminal Luke 2340 41 259 According to Luke 2340 41 w hat did the other criminal rebuke him saying even fear God since you are under the same sentence of condemnation And we indeed are suffering justly for we are receiving what we deserve Advent. 2013. 44 . For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. .. Luke 1:44. Second week of. Advent. 2013. Arise, shine;. For your light has come!. 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 . 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). ’ . simply means “My [that is, God’s] . messenger;”. Last Prophet;. Last book in the Old . Testament;. Key Message – “Return . to me, and I will return to . you” . says the . Lord. . Almight. 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.. (The Hope candle should be lit before the service begins.). Lighting the Second Advent Candle. One A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare ye a way for the Lord.”. Many Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low;. 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. Presented by Taylor W. Burton-Edwards. Director of Worship Resources. 8:30 p.m. EDT. 7:30 pm CDT. 6:30 pm MDT. 5:30 pm PDT. Thanks to Generous Givers. This webinar is provided as a service of Discipleship Ministries and is funded through generous World Service apportionment giving by local United Methodist congregations. . 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.. Reading the Old Testament Prophets (Jeremiah-Malachi) 10. When you wonder, “Does God really love me?” God answers, “Yes, I have . always. loved you deeply.”. Malachi 1:2. . “I have loved you,” says the LORD. “But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet I have loved Jacob,. Advent What is Advent? Advent is a time of preparation. What does that mean? Who are we as Christians preparing for? What are we preparing for? Why is preparation needed? How do we prepare for Christmas? 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