We look forward Advent Liturgy

Written By:
Kieran Metcalfe
Bible Refs:

This is an alternative take on an Advent liturgy - reminding people the true reasons why we should look forward to the Christmas season.  It is tastefully accompanied by appropriate images on this PowerPoint.  Its great to have some work by Kieran posted, as he designed this website for us!  Do visit www.ascent-creative.co.uk for any web or print design needs - he couldn't be more of a joy to work with.

 

We look forward – to seeing a new star appear in the sky, prompting those far off to draw near to you.
All: Lord Jesus, draw us to you.

We look forward - to the familiar stable scenes, their mangers standing empty, waiting to receive you.
All: Lord Jesus, come to us anew.

We look forward – to hearing again the angels singing "Glory to God and Peace to all the earth”.
All: Lord Jesus, let us take up their song.

We look forward – to seeing shepherds and kings alike, poor and humble, noble and wealthy, all bowing before you.
All: Lord Jesus, unite us in worship.

We look forward - to remembering a humble girl, with an ordinary background, chosen to bring your hope into the world.
All: Lord Jesus, bring new hope through us.

We look forward – to a child, wrapped in linen, lying in a manger, weak and helpless, small and completely reliant on others.
All: Lord Jesus, teach us to depend on you.

We look forward - to seeing, hearing and knowing afresh how you - infinite and incomprehensible God - freely entered your creation, becoming humble and tangible so that we might freely enter your presence.
All: Lord Jesus, we look, we wonder, and we worship.
Amen

© Kieran Metcalfe/engageworship.org

Kieran runs Ascent Creative, www.ascent-creative.co.uk, who designed this lovely website for us. He writes worship songs for RESOUNDworship.org, performance songs which he posts on www.kieranmetcalfe.org.uk and leads worship in his local church, Cheadle Hulme Methodist.

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Previous Comments:

Simon Cragg
04 Dec 2009 10:48
Really beautiful. Am gonna use it on Sunday with the advent candle in getting people ready for this season.
Melanie Glass
04 Dec 2009 20:24
Kieran, could you correct a word in the sixth slide so that it says "manger" rather than "manager"?
Other than that is great and plan to use it during our service on Sunday
Kieran Metcalfe
04 Dec 2009 22:10
Melaine - thanks for pointing that out... I've corrected that now. That's more than a little embarrassing!
Melanie Glass
05 Dec 2009 14:19
Kieran, thanks - I think I prefer the traditonal verison to Jesus being born in a manager (not that I have anything against managers...)
Rev Debbie Hodgson
27 Nov 2010 16:33
Just discovered htis website. This presentation is beautiful and thoughtfully reflective.
Emma Catterall
05 Jan 2011 22:26
We used this as part of an Advent family service and found that the congregation (aged 2 to 85) were able to access it at different levels. Very powerful and beautiful - the moment of silence when we finished was priceless. Thankyou
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