4 December

Weekly Worship prayer for the week: 4 December, 2023

Gathering prayer/ Call to worship
O Advent God, come to us we pray.
Enter our hearts this day,
as we worship, bring our prayers and our praise to You.
As we light the candle of hope in our hearts,
may we hold the small flickering flame throughout this week.
May the flame of Jesus Christ's love stay within us, and be close by us.

Light the flame of hope in our hearts.
We thank You, God for this time of Advent
to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ child.
The wee baby born in a lowly stable
who was Christ the King, Christ our Saviour.

Light the flame of hope in our hearts.

The mornings are chilly with the cold and early frosts of winter.
As we wake and look at the swirling misty hills, fields and valleys,
such views bring us hope.
Hope that Your creation is always turning
and we can have certainty in its glory and beauty throughout the seasons.

Light the flame of hope in our hearts.

O God of mists swirling in the elements
You brought the mystery of the Christ child to earth
You sent us hope of His coming.
The hope of the star, that pointed the way.
The hope that brought the shepherds and the wise men.
Come Advent God, come.
Come Advent God come, be in our hearts today.

Light the flame of hope in our hearts. Amen