Advent Worship

In just a few weeks (two in fact) it will be ADvent. Advent is the season when we prepare for Christmas and is celebrated on the 4 Sundays prior to Christmas Day. THis is what our worship themes will be this year:

Advent 2007

Christmas is…

1st Sunday December 2 – Christmas is waiting and hope
Character (story or monologue) Isaiah & Unemployed person
Scripture:
-Isaiah 2:1-5
-Isaiah 35:1-10
-Isaiah 11:1-10

2nd Sunday December 9 – Christmas is life-changing
Character (story or monologue) Mary & modern Mary
Scripture:
-Luke 1:47-55
-Luke 1:26-46

3rd Sunday December 16 – Christmas is carols and children
Pageant Sunday, White Gifts

4th Sunday December 23 – Christmas is chaos and calm
Character (story or monologue) Joseph & modern parent
Scripture:
-Isaiah 7:10-16
-Matthew 1:18-25
-Genesis 1: 1-2, 31-2:3

Christmas Eve – Christmas is light in the darkness
Character (story or monologue) yet to be determined
Scripture:
-Isaiah 9:2-7
-Luke 2:1-14
-Luke 2:15-20
-John 1:1-4
-Genesis 1:1-4