PSPC Worship Service

One: The spirit of God be upon you.
ALL: The spirit of wisdom and understanding.
One: The spirit of counsel and might and the spirit of knowledge.
ALL: Almighty God, strong in your wisdom and mighty in your mercy. In this hour of worship, focus us on your great spirit of understanding,
Grant us understanding in our relationships with one another, stranger and friend.
Grant us a vision of a world where the lion and lamb are together.
Grant us a vision of a world where love is stronger than hate.
Forgive us for being so blind to Your peace, Your strength, Your love for us.
Through Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.

Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, was risen for us, and reigns in power over us. Sisters and brothers hear this good news. Through Christ we are forgiven and reconciled with the Creator of all.

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen

Lighting of the 2nd Sunday Advent Candle:

Leader: Last Sunday we lit the first candle in our Advent Wreath, the candle of hope, remembering that Christ will come again to fulfill all of God„