Second Sunday of Advent
Prelude:
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
by Egil Hovland – Norwegian
Lighting of Advent Candle:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Played by Pat Berger
Opening Song:
As the Dark Awaits the Dawn
ELW 261 verses 1,2,3
As the dark awaits the dawn
so we await your light.
O Star of promise, scatter night,
loving bright, loving bright,
till shades of fear are gone.
As the blue expectant hour
before the silvering skies,
we long to see your day arise,
whole and wise, whole and wise,
O lucent Morning Star.
As the moon reflects the sun
until the night’s decrease,
may we your healing light release,
living peace, living peace,
unto your holy dawn.
Prayer of the Day:
Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Lessons & Gospel
Click each scripture to read in the Bible.
| Today’s Readings | Sunday, Nov 29, 2020 |
|---|---|
| 1st Lesson | Isaiah 40:1-11 |
| Psalm | Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 |
| 2nd Lesson | 2 Peter 3:8-15a |
| Gospel | Mark 1:1-8 |
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. Prepare the way of the Lord.
All flesh shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia.
(Luke 3:4, 6)
Sermon:
Isaiah 40
Pastor Steve Kimpel
Song of the Day:
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
ELW 256
“Comfort, comfort now my people;
tell of peace!” So says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness
mourning under sorrow’s load.
To God’s people now proclaim
that God’s pardon waits for them!
Tell them that their war is over;
God will reign in peace forever.
For the herald’s voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling us to true repentance,
since the reign of God is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way.
Valleys, rise to greet the Savior;
hills, bow down in humble favor.
Straight shall be what long was crooked,
and the rougher places plain.
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits God’s holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God’s word is never broken.
Prayers
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Song:
Fling Wide the Door
ELW 259 (verses 1,4)
Fling wide the door, unbar the gate;
The King of glory comes in state;
The Lord of lords and King of kings,
The Savior of the world who brings
His great salvation to the earth.
So raise a shout of holy mirth
And praise our God and Lord,
Creator, Spirit Word.
Come, Lord, our Savior, Jesus Christ;
Our hearts are open wide in trust.
Oh, show us now your lovely grace,
Upon our sorrows shine your face,
And let your Holy Spirit guide
Our journey in your grace so wide.
We praise your holy name,
From age to age the same.
The Benediction
Postlude:
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
–Paul Manz
Beloved of God, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
