PSPC Worship Service

ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you.
ALL: And also with you.

One: We come together to worship God!
All: Let our praises delight the Sovereign God who comes to us in love and mercy.
One: Today is the First Sunday of Advent.
All: As did people long ago, we wait for the Messiah who will set us free from the power of death and despair.
One: Advent is a season of waiting.
All: We are preparing for the birth of the Christ Child by listening and watching for the movement of GodÎ

One: Loving God, we are often oblivious to your presence, consumed by our own interests and numb to your leading. Yet you are merciful, eager to impress yourself upon us and transform us in your image. Confident in your character and power, we boldly confess our sin.
All: On this first Sunday of Advent, we are reminded that you sought us out, long before we would have thought to look for you. We now sing and pray about your coming among us, and yet we are not always sure that that is what we really want. It would shake things up so much! Forgive our reluctance, we ask, and use this season of Advent to help us prepare to embrace your coming, to celebrate Jesus

One:

All: Sovereign God, as the days grow shorter and our world continues to suffer, we long to know your healing presence. Send your Spirit to stir up in us the faith and hope to recognize you, to heed your Word and to follow you. Amen.