Seasonal Worship Ideas
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Call to Worship:
The Advent wreath reminds us
That all around the earth,
Christians are celebrating
The infant Jesus Birth.
Come, let us worship him,
Born a Babe in Bethlehem.
The Lighting of the Candle:
Light the Advent candle one
Now the waiting has begun
We have started on our way
Time to think of Christmas Day
Candle, candle burning bright
Shining in the cold winter night
Candle, candle burning bright
Fill our hearts with Christmas light
Scripture Reading:
I John 4:7-9
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Call to Worship:
Towel-turbaned shepherds
Wonder before the paper stable
And cardboard,wooden animals
Standing upright on the table.
Though no one speaks, nor bleats,
Nor moos,
Silently they tell their story,
A paper pictured manger scene,
Showing us God’s glory.
Come let us worship with
Seeing and hearing the Christmas
Story that shows us God’s love and
Glory.
The Lighting of the Candle:
Light the Advent candle two
Think of humble shepherds who
Filled with wonder at the sight
Of the child on Christmas night.
Scripture Reading:
Luke 2:8-20
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Call to Worship:
A crèche is a stable,
A barn or a stall,
With Mary and Joseph
And Jesus so small
At Christmas a picture
Of God’s love for all.
Come let us worship at the manger scene,
The picture of God’s love
For all.
The Lighting of the Candle:
Light the Advent candle three
Think of heavenly harmony
Angels singing “Peace on
Earth”
At the blessed Savior’s birth.
Scripture Reading:
Luke 2:1-7
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Call to Worship:
The Wise Men came from
Far away
To bring their gifts of gold.
And since the night they
Saw the star
Their story has been told.
It tells of three Wise men
Who saw a shining star
Above
And followed til they found
The One
Who showed them how to
Love
Come let us worship God who is Love.
The Lighting of the Candle:
Light the Advent candle four
Think of joy forevermore
Christchild in a stable born
Gift of love that Christmas
Morn.
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 2:1-12
COMING SOON
We are designing a model for an adult class that will be a combination of bible study around the Watchword passages, along with a highlight of Loving Hearts United pieces and how to get started with the book. It will be designed to begin on Sunday, January 8 and go through February 12. If you want to use the piece at another time, we can give you the input for the bible study on the Watchword. It is based on the popular Feasting on the Word commentaries.
This entire study will be posted on the web site by December 16. It is our gift to you in the new year. What a wonderful opportunity for families to begin using Loving Hearts United.
