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6Advent texts by Rev. Rich Davis, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, River Forest, IL

FIRST SUNDAY - The Wonder of the SeasonResponsive Litany

Candle Lighting

Advent is a time to remember the wonders of our faith.God has done wonderful things, things planned long ago.Advent is a time to be amazed at God’s wondrous love.God has done wonderful things, things planned long ago.Advent is a time to retrace our past, and reclaim the hope of our future.God has done wonderful things, things planned long ago.Advent is a time to be awed by God’s unfolding plan for creation.God has done wonderful things, things planned long ago.

Today we light the first candle. The first candle reminds us that the season of Advent is a time of un-speakable wonder. As we begin our Advent journey, let us stand amazed at the promise God has ful-filled, the love God has shown, and the joy God has given through the birth of Christ.

SECOND SUNDAY - The Wonder of the PromiseResponsive Litany

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During Advent we recall God’s promises spoken through the prophets.The Word of the Lord is steadfast and true.To the hurting, God promises unshakable hope.The Word of the Lord is steadfast and true.To the forsaken, God promises unconditional love.The Word of the Lord is steadfast and true.To the broken, God promises unmerited grace.The Word of the Lord is steadfast and true.To the heavy hearted, God promises unbridled joy.The Word of the Lord is steadfast and true.

Today we light two candles. The first candle reminds us to recapture the wonder of the season. In aworld that seldom slows, Advent is an opportunity to still our hearts and open our eyes to the wonderand majesty of our Savior. As we light the second candle, we call to mind God’s promise to restore,redeem and reconcile a broken world, spoken through the prophets and fulfilled through Christ.

THIRD SUNDAY - The Wonder of the MessageResponsive Litany

During Advent we listen for the wonder of God’s Word.Speak to us, O Lord, for our hearts are open.During Advent we reach beyond the noise and distractions of this world.Speak to us, O Lord, for our hearts are open.During Advent we ponder the good news that is our great joy.Speak to us, O Lord, for our hearts are open.During Advent we speak words of hope to those engaged in life’s struggles.Speak to us, O Lord, for our hearts are open.During Advent we offer words of peace to those overcome by life’s fears.Speak to us, O Lord, for our hearts are open.



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Today we light three candles. The first candle calls us to behold the wonder of the season in a freshway. In a world where too often the familiar becomes commonplace, Advent is a time to ponder themystery of God’s amazing love. The second candle invites us to hear again the ancient prophecies that,like flames in the darkness, illuminate our world, inspire our faith, and guide our journey. As we lightthe third candle, we affirm that Advent is a time to hear again the still small voice calling us to beholdGod’s promise, and embrace the gift of a Savior who is Christ our Lord.

FOURTH SUNDAY - The Wonder of HopeResponsive Litany

During Advent, we ignite the wonder of expectation.Open our eyes, O Lord, to behold your glory.During Advent, we look for the light that shines in the darkness.Open our eyes, O Lord, to behold your glory.During Advent, we embrace the hope that enlivens the soul.Open our eyes, O Lord, to behold your glory.During Advent, we welcome the Savior who beckons the world.Open our eyes, O Lord, to behold your glory.During Advent, we rejoice in the One who has reclaimed the lost.Open our eyes, O Lord, to behold your glory.

Candle LightingToday we light four candles. The first candle calls us to behold the glory of the season with renewedwonder. Advent is a time to be awed by God’s redeeming love for the lost and broken. The secondcandle calls us to reclaim the promises of God spoken in ages past. As the light fills this room, so theWord of God fills our world with hope for the hurting, peace for the restless, and joy for the heavyhearted. The third candle is an invitation to wait patiently upon the Lord. In a world where we oftenlack for patience, Advent reminds us to rest in God’s timing and trust God’s plan. The fourth candlechallenges us to grow in faithful expectation. As people whose faith often becomes tamed to the mirac-ulous, Advent is a time to remember afresh a God in whom all things are possible.

CHRISTMAS EVE - The Wonder of ChristmasResponsive Litany

During Advent, we have journeyed in faith toward God’s wondrous gift.O come, let us adore him.During Advent, we stood in awe of God’s saving grace.O come, let us adore him.During Advent, we recalled the promise of God’s spoken word.O come, let us adore him.During Advent, we waited for the time of God’s glorious arrival.O come, let us adore him.Tonight our waiting is over, our eyes are open, and the gift is given.O come, let us adore him.

Candle LightingTonight we light all the candles. The first candle reminds us to recapture the wonder of the season.In the midst of repeated refrains and familiar stories, Advent is a time to be awed by the God who cameto restore our world. The second candle calls us to remember the promises of old, that from the dawnof creation all things have unfolded according to God’s redemptive plan. The third candle calls us tolisten to the God who still speaks to us today. Advent is a time to hear afresh the joy of God’s recon-ciling love that beckons us homeward. The fourth candle calls us to reawaken our sense of expecta-tion and behold the miraculous in our day and time. Tonight we light the Christ candle, rejoicing inthe Good News of the holy birth, the hope of humanity and the light of the world.


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CLOSING PRAYER

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God in Heaven, as we begin this season of Advent, re-ignite our sense of wonder. Helpus move beyond what is familiar to your indescribable glory. Allow us to be still, in themidst of what our minds cannot fully grasp, and what our lips cannot fully explain. Fillour hearts this Advent with restored amazement for what you have done, the love youhave shown, and the gift you have given, in Christ’s name. Amen.

Gracious God, we pray for your continued guidance throughout this Advent season. Aswe prepare to once again celebrate the greatest gift offered to the world, we pray for ourhearts to be filled with wonder, for our steps to be guided by faith, and for our hope tobe anchored in the certainty of your Word. We pray this in the name of Christ, our Lord.Amen.

Gracious God, as we continue our Advent journey we pray that we would be guidedby grace, strengthened by faith, and encouraged by Christ. With the many distractionssurrounding us daily, keep our eyes focused on your glory and our ears attentive toyour Word. We pray this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Gracious Lord, open our eyes to the wonders you have done, open our ears to thepromises you have spoken, and open our hearts that we might become the people youhave called us to be. We pray this in the name of Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Gracious God, thank you for guiding us throughout this season of wonder. We standamazed at the promise now fulfilled and awed by your humble birth. Help us receive,again, the joy and wonder of the greatest gift offered to the world. We pray this in thename of Jesus Christ, our newborn King. Amen.


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The Wonder of ChristmasA Candle Lighting Ceremony for Advent

Words and Music byJOEL RANEY

PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

The purpose of this work is to recapture the wonder of Christ’s coming and thejoy of Christ’s presence. “The Wonder of Christmas” was designed to supportthe lighting of the Advent candles while reminding us of the wonders that theseason brings. It includes a choral opening followed by a call and responselitany, and a reading (with piano underscore) to be recited with the lighting ofeach candle. At the conclusion of the candle lighting, the choir, with optionalcongregation, join together with a choral response. Each weekly ceremony con-cludes with a closing prayer. The litanies, readings and prayers, as well as theparts for the congregation and handbells, may all be reproduced. For scrip-tural suggestions to complement each ceremony, please visit Hope’s website atwww.hopepublishing.com.

© 2011 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.The publisher grants permission to reproduce this page for congregational use.


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