The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. They lived in a land of shadows, but now light is shining on them. Isaiah 9: 2 G.N.B
Approach:
Hymn 197 ‘As we are gathered, Jesus is here.’
Min: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. They lived in a land of shadows, but now light is shining on them.
Lighting of the Advent Candles
Hymn 284 ‘Hope is a candle once lit by the prophets.’
Offering – Hymn 505 v1
Prayer.
Word:
St Luke 2: 1-7
Hymn 321 ‘Come and join the celebration.’
Sunday Club Presentation.
Reflection:
Response:
Hymn 302 ‘It was on a starry night.’
Prayer/ Lord’s Prayer
Hymn 310 ‘See him lying on a bed of straw.’
Blessing:
Benediction/ Threefold Amen
Hymn 786 ‘May the God of peace go with us.’
Thought for the week:
‘And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger. Because there was no place for them in the inn.’ St Luke 2: 7.
Let us pray for all those for whom there is no room: the homeless and the destitute, and refugees who find no welcome.
A Happy and Blessed Christmas to you all.
Mortlach and Rothes Church 