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Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus | arr. Kristina Langlois 

Hymn #475 | Come Down, O Love Divine

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, 

when I will fulfill my promise to my people. 

Justice and righteousness will fill the land 

and all will live in peace and safety. 

Holy One, you have promised us 

that the day of our salvation is near. 

Keep us faithful in love and watchful in prayer, 

so that we may stand with confidence and joy 

at the coming of Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen. 

Jeremiah 33:14-16 NRSV

Even So Come | Jess Cates, Jason Ingram, Chris Tomlin

In this season of watching and waiting, let us pray for all people and places that yearn for God’s presence. 

God of presence and peace, strengthen your church around the globe to proclaim the message of your love coming to the world. Open our hearts to recognize your face in all people and in all of creation. Hear us, O God. 

Your mercy is great. 

God of mighty redwoods and microscopic plants, fields and city parks, the wind and the waves, be a healing balm to our wounded planet. May we nurture what you have lovingly created. Hear us, O God. 

Your mercy is great. 

God of equity and compassion, bring righteousness and goodness to all peoples of the earth. Give hearts of discernment and integrity to leaders in our communities. Hear us, O God. 

Your mercy is great. 

God of comfort and care, be present with those who watch and wait. Come to all who await births, deaths, divorces, new unions, new jobs, retirements, healings, and life transitions of every kind. Hear us, O God. 

Your mercy is great. 

God of promises kept, and new dreams awakened, shelter your people from disruptive storms. We pray for those whose lives have been upended by natural disasters, for the work of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and other relief organizations. Hear us, O God. 

Your mercy is great. 

God of compassion and community, we give thanks for the saints who jouryned with us and now abide in you. Even in distress and uncertainty, make us confident that your promises endure forever. Hear us, O God. 

Your mercy is great. 

God of new life, you come among us un the places we least expect. Receive these prayers and those of our hearts, in the name of Jesus who taught us to pray... 

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 trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation;

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.

Amen.

People, Look East | arr. Kristina Langlois 

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