Welcome to Our Gathering of EChurch@Wartburg

Christmas Candle

Here is our Order of Worship

Advent Prayer for Hope-David Bennett link

Lord Jesus Christ,
who is, who was, and who is to come,
we pray for the virtue of hope,
that amidst the trials and difficulties
of this world,
we may keep our hearts fixed
upon you, who reigns over the cosmos.
May your grace enliven us,
strengthen us,
and defend us,
as we await your coming in glory.
Amen

Advent Prayer link

God of strength and protection, 
I turn to you because I need help. 
I long to be free enough 
to trust that I can lean on you.

But I become afraid. 
Help me to trust in you, Lord. 
Your strength and power 
are a gentle place of protection.

Be a safe refuge when I am being trampled. 
I long for your help, your protecting care. 
Help to deliver me from the cold 
loneliness of these dark nights.
Amen

Scripture Reading: Luke 13:35 (NASB Bible Gateway)

By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.

Prayer for Advent link

God our Father,
you loved the world so much
you gave your only Son to free us
from the ancient power of sin and death.
Help us who wait for his coming
and lead us to true liberty.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen

Closing Advent Prayer link

Loving God, 
I sense that all is your creation 
and everything, and all of us, 
are being drawn back toward your loving heart.

Help me to be a person of peace, 
to speak about it in an uneasy world, 
and to live it among the people 
you have put into my life every day.

Light in me a desire to prepare for your coming 
to stand in the darkness, waiting, eager and filled with joy.

Amen