First Sunday of Advent
9:00am Holy Communion Divine Service with organ and choir
11:00am Service of the Word with Instrumental
7:00pm Cantata Vespers Service with organ
Bible Readings
- Isaiah 64:1-9 Open the heavens and come down!
- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 As you wait for Christ's return
- Psalm 80:1-7,17-19 Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
- Mark 13:24-37 No one knows the day or the hour
Hymns
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LH 11 The advent of our King
- LH 12 Comfort Comfort
- LH 490 O Son of God
- LS 735 Jesus comes, vs 1 & 4.
Collect
Jesus, Son of God, You have promised to return at a time that no one knows. Keep us watchful in prayer and strong in faith as we wait for You to come. For You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Bible Readings for the week ahead
- Monday: 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 God's covenant with David
- Tuesday: 1 Chronicles 17:16-27 David's Prayer
- Wednesday: Psalm 29 Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength
- Second Sunday of Advent Sunday 10 December
- Thursday: Isaiah 40:1-11 Prepare the way of the Lord
- Friday: 2 Peter 3:8-15a The day of the Lord
- Saturday: Psalm 85:1,2,8-13
- Sunday: Mark 1:1-8 John the Baptist prepares the way