ADVENT WORSHIP
29th November 2020
Four Messengers - Preparing the Way
Advent - a time to look back in order to look forward, readying ourselves for
what God will do next by reminding ourselves of what God has already done.
Organ Voluntary
Bidding Prayer
The Messenger of Love
Reading - Isaiah 40:1-11
A voice cries in the wilderness
Hymn - On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
A prayer of intercession
The Messenger of Mercy
Reading - Isaiah 52.7-10
How beautiful on the mountains
Hymn - The Lord will come and not be slow
A prayer of praise
The Messenger of Justice
Reading - Malachi 3.1-5
Behold, I send my messenger
Hymn - Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding
A prayer of penitence
The Messenger of Freedom
Reading - Isaiah 61.1-3,11
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
Organ voluntary
The Lord's Prayer
The Gospel
Reading - Luke 1.67-79
The Benedictus (the Song of Zechariah)
A Litany - Come, Lord Jesus
Hymn - O come, O come, Emmanuel
