This was written to be used as a responsive prayer during the lighting of advent candles.  The leader says the bits in normal text and the congregation responds with the text in bold.  It can add some depth to the ritual of lighting the candles, whilst being simple enough for all ages to understand. 

As we light our advent candle
Light of the world, shine on us. 
As we prepare for Christmas time
Light of the world, shine on us.

In this world of pain and darkness,
Light of the world, shine through us. 
To all the people who don’t know you,
Light of the world, shine through us.

Jesus you are coming again,
Light of the world, light the way. 
In our service here today
Light of the world, light the way.

(C) Sam Hargreaves/engageworship.org

Sam co-leads engageworship.org with his wife Sara. He completed the LST degree in Theology, Music and Worship, and co-leads RESOUNDworship.org. He also works part time as Worship Minister at St James, Hemingford Grey, and has led musical and creative worship at events like Spring Harvest, New Wine North and the Baptist Assembly alternative stream.

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Sharon Tedford

07 Dec 2008 18:19

 

That was really useful - thanks. Very well received by our church family. Clear and to the point! A great way to help us focus on Jesus as our light and Jesus as the light for all who don't know him yet.

Jane Thompson

30 Oct 2009 10:43

 

I'm just starting to research resources for our all age service at the beginning of Advent. This looks super and will fit with whatever perspective we choose to go with. Jane Thompson