prayer concerns and celebrations (Dec 23)

Please pray this week for the following concerns and celebrations brought before God during worship, December 23rd:

CONCERNS: for Kevin, Jerry, Tony, Lou, Laura & Eileen, those alone at Christmas, Brad, Moses, for those traveling, for Bonnie’s great aunt, and for Aunt Rene.

The way of our God is perfect, the word of the Lord proves true: you are the shield of all who take refuge in you. For who is God but the Lord: and who is a rock except our God? It is God who girds me with strength: and makes the path before me safe. – Psalm 18:31-33

CELEBRATIONS: for snow, for a warmer winter, for all the wonderful people in our lives, for children still believing in Santa Claus, and for not being alone.

Your merciful goodness, O God, extends forever toward those who worship you: and your righteousness to our children’s children. — Psalm 103:17

Join us for carols and lessons on Christmas eve!

Join us as we celebrate Christ coming to us. Carols and lessons, Christmas eve, 6:30pm. Refreshments and fellowship after the service. Newcomers welcome!

Lord Jesus, you promised to transform the world with the light and power of your presence. Come, Lord Jesus!

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world whom the prophets promised to those living in the shadow of death. Come, Lord Jesus!

The Great O Antiphons

The great O antiphons:

December 17 — O SAPIENTIA: O Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High and, reaching from beginning to end, you ordered all things mightily and sweetly. Come, and teach us the way of prudence.

December 18 — O ADONAI: O Adonai and Ruler of the House of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush and on Mount Sinai gave him your law. Come, and with outstretched arm redeem us.

December 19 — O RADIX JESSE: O Root of Jesse, you stand as a sign for the peoples; before you kings shall keep silence and to you all nations shall have recourse. Come, save us, and do not delay.

December 20 — O CLAVIS DAVID: O Key of David and Scepter of the House of Israel; you open and no one closes; you close and no one opens. Come, and deliver from the chains of prison those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

December 21 — O ORIENS: O Rising Dawn, Radiance of the Light eternal and Sun of Justice: come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

December 22 — O REX GENTIUM: O King of the Gentiles and the Desired of all, you are the cornerstone that binds two into one. Come, and save humanity which you fashioned out of clay.

December 23 — O EMMANUEL: O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Expected of the nations and their Savior. Come and save us, O Lord our God.

For more on the O Antiphons, see this post from last advent.

Prayer from December 16 worship

A blessing:
we already possess all the gifts we need,
we’ve already received our presents:
ears to hear music,
eyes to behold lights,
hands to build true peace on earth
and to hold each other tight in love.  (Victoria Safford/adapted)


Prayer Requests December 16

Thanks for Sue’s mom using railings Healing for Sue’s Foot Thanksgiving for dog being healed For David’s car to be returned Healing and well being for Lou For Sylvia