Scripture Reading, December 15, 2024
Third Sunday of Advent: Proclamation of Joy
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.”
(Candle Lighting: Relight the first and second candle (both are blue). Then light the pink candle; as you are lighting the candles say:)
“We relight the candle of hope and expectation, recalling God’s promise to send a Savior. As we relight the candle of preparation and peace, remember the voice crying out in the wilderness, “prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
Now we relight the candle of Proclamation and Joy. May our hearts be forever filled with the joy of His coming.”
Prayer: “Father, we are filled with joy because we have hope and peace that you have sent your son for all that believe. Help us to be the voices that proclaim grace and truth. In Christ name we pray. Amen.”
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.”
(Candle Lighting: Relight the first and second candle (both are blue). Then light the pink candle; as you are lighting the candles say:)
“We relight the candle of hope and expectation, recalling God’s promise to send a Savior. As we relight the candle of preparation and peace, remember the voice crying out in the wilderness, “prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
Now we relight the candle of Proclamation and Joy. May our hearts be forever filled with the joy of His coming.”
Prayer: “Father, we are filled with joy because we have hope and peace that you have sent your son for all that believe. Help us to be the voices that proclaim grace and truth. In Christ name we pray. Amen.”