Advent Candles 2014

(NOTE: We have the new Presbyterian Hymnal Glory to God...adjust the hymn number as you need!)

Advent Candle Liturgy 2014

(Narrative Lectionary Year 1: Habakkuk 1-2-3, Esther, Isaiah 42, Matthew 1)

One:    In the darkness a light shines

though shadows lengthen, the flame burns bright.

All:     Day by day God draws nearer;

day by day we prepare.

Hymn 350: Keep Your Lamps, verse 1
~the candle is lit~

One:    In the depths of creation, God planted a vision

breathed it into life,

wrote it on our hearts.

add in week 2 (ideally a second single voice)

In every time and every place,

in this time and this place,

we are called to witness to real power, real authority:

Love made flesh.

then add on for week 3 (with 3^rd voice):

God declares a new thing,

heavens and earth sing glory.

The promise is true,

and we are its messengers.

                                    then add on for week 4 (4^th voice):

Do not be afraid:
God is with us!

All:     The Spirit calls us still to share the good news: 
light shines, and darkness will never overcome it!


(it's possible that we will begin each week with no candles lit, and light another between each voice...) .