Week 4 Advent Wreath Devotions

WEEK 4—SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2008

Scripture Sentences
(may be read by one person or divided into parts)
4650 And the angel Gabriel came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.’* But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’

From Luke 1:30-33 (NRSV)


The lighting of the Advent Candles
Loving God, in the same way that Mary was perplexed by Gabriel’s visit, we are surprised by the wonderful ways you work in our lives. With each candle we light, we give thanks for the many blessings that you have bestowed on us. As we bring light to this candle, so may you bring light to our world. Amen.


Hymn—O Come, O Come Emmanuel


Closing prayer
Close your worship time together with sharing of joys and concerns