Gathering words
Today is Advent Sunday. Christmas is coming
Call to worship
Be with us, Lord, in our worship today.
Prayer: Adoration
You are a God of surprises
Collect: Advent
Gracious God, transform our confused hopes
Prayer: All ages
Lord Jesus, as Christmas gets closer help us to be ready
Prayer: Confession
Forgive us, Lord, because we tie you down
Prayer: Intercession
Jesus Christ, Come, we pray, and transform our lives
Prayer: Petition
Lord, keep us attentive
Prayer: Thanksgiving
We cannot help but see that Christmas is coming
Prayer: Personal
God of promise
Prayer: Sending out
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news
Children's Gathering prayer
A prayer to say and sign.
Prayer; We are waiting CYP
We are waiting
Children's Sending out prayer
Loving God, help us to wait, watch and listen
Prayer activities CYP
Active prayers
YP Gathering prayer
Jesus, we gather as members of your kingdom
YP Sending out prayer
Thank you, Lord, for sending signs
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
30 November - 6 December 2008
Worship Together
30 November - 6 December 2008
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