1. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Advent Vespers Service
Saturday, December 3, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Advent
2. Gathering Order of Service
Please stand during worship as indicated by the asterisk (*).
* OPENING
* HYMN OF LIGHT “As the Dark Awaits the Dawn”
Gathering
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3. * THANKSGIVING FOR LIGHT
Final response:
Word
Word
REFLECTION on HOPE
Reading Mark 13:24-37
REFLECTION on CALLING US BACK
Reading Mark 1:1-8
REFLECTION on JOY
Reading Isaiah 61:1-11
REFLECTION on NOW
Reading Luke 1:26-38
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In this Advent season of hope and expectation, the whole world awaits the coming of
the Savior…to be with us. We hear the words of the prophets and angels. We sing of
God's promises. We place our hope in God. Tonight we prayerfully reflect on what it
means for Christ to be with us. The four stations in the front of the sanctuary present
images, scripture and questions to help guide our prayer and reflection. Come to the
tables in any order you wish. Look at the images or objects; read the scripture texts and
the reflection questions either at the station or in your seat. Take as much time as you
need at each station. Let our hearts prepare room for the coming of Christ.
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ChristmasChristmas Worship at Abiding Savior
Christmas Eve
5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Christmas Day
10:00 a.m.
New Year’s Day
10:00 a.m.
As part of our commitment to service in our community and our world, we ask that you pray for
Pastor Blanca Irma Rodriguez and the members of our sister church, Pan de Vida Lutheran Church
in Jayaque, El Salvador, and the members of our mission parish, Florist Avenue Lutheran Church
in Milwaukee, during the coming week.
Vespers liturgy used by permission; copyright Augsburg Fortress, license #43109. “As the Dark Awaits the Dawn,”
Music: Carl F. Schalk, Text: Susan Palo Cherwien; copyright Augsburg Fortress, used by permission, Onelicense.net
#A-713169. “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You,” public domain. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” text and arrangement
copyright Augsburg Fortress, used by permission, Onelicense.net #A-713169.
