Sunday, December 6, 2020

CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 80

MUSIC
Curated by Nathan Gutzmann
The Belonging Co. - Peace Be Still
Kim Walker - O Holy Night
Bryan & Katie Torwalt - Emmanuel
Bethel Music - Sing His Praise Again

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: LOVE
Written by Bobbi Salkeld

ADVENT READING
Second Sunday - Love

Today is the second week in the season of Advent. This is a season focused on waiting.  

The word “advent” means “approach.” This is the season where we wait for the approach of God’s love in human form. This is where we witness the divine located in human flesh.  

In this season of waiting, divine love approaches us in the form of a baby. Here we are reminded of love’s humble nature, soft embrace, and tender patience. God’s love is strong enough to be vulnerable and courageous enough to come close to you.  

Today we light the second candle of Advent: the candle of love.  

Light the “love” candle

Let us pray. 
Advent God, this is a season where we are invited to let ourselves be loved by you. 
Jesus, as your body was formed in Mary’s womb, we ask that you form us into a community of Christ’s body.
In a loud world, will you help us be still enough to hear your voice.  
In an impatient place, will you to slow us down to see new life taking shape. 
In a sorrowful space, will you to bring comfort that guards against bitterness. 
With the expectation of your approach, we wait for your love.
AMEN.