Second Sunday of Advent
9:00am Matins Service with organ and choir
11:00am Holy Communion with Instrumental
7:00pm Holy Communion Service with organ
Bible Readings
- Isaiah 40:1-11 Prepare the way of the Lord
- 2 Peter 3:8-15a The day of the Lord
- Psalm 85:1,2,8-13 Prayer for the restoration of God's favour
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Mark 1:1-8 John the Baptist prepares the way
Hymns
- LH 1 Hark a Herald Voice
- LH 489 Rejoice rejoice believers
- LH 6 Ye Sons of Men
- Canticle LH 665 The Beatitudes
- LH 13 On Jordan's Banks v.2,5
Collect
Jesus, Son of God, You have promised to return at a time that no one knows. Keep us watchful in prayer and strong in faith as we wait for You to come. For You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Children's Pages
Sunday 10 December Children's Pages
Bible Readings for the week ahead
- Monday: Isaiah 44:1-18 God's blessing on Israel
- Tuesday: Isaiah 45:15-25 Israel is saved by the Lord with everlasting salvation
- Wednesday: Isaiah 49:1-13 The Servant's mission
- Third Sunday of Advent Sunday 17 December
- Thursday: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 The good news of God’s deliverance
- Friday: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Ready for the coming of the Lord
- Saturday: Psalm 126 A harvest of joy
- Sunday: John 1:6-8, 19-28 He who comes after me stands among you