1. Welcome and Intimations

  2. Advent Liturgy

    One:
    When the people were looking for deliverance, the prophet Micah declared, “But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah…from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient day.” (Micah 5:2). But what if Micah is also talking to us, proclaiming, “But you, O Armadale, from you shall come forth for me…” What? What might God be calling forth from us?

    All:
    God invites us to receive the promise of God’s salvation and the sustenance of God’s mercy and grace, enabling us to live the promise as God-bearers to the world. As Christ was born in Bethlehem, so too we answer God’s invitation to have Christ born among us today and every day.

    One:
    We light this candle of love as a sign of our commitment to live as people of God’s promise, a promise of salvation and flourishing for all people that springs forth from God’s love for all creation.

    Light the fourth candle of the Advent wreath.

  3. Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

    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.

  4. CH4 282 Christmas Is Coming!

    1. The first is for God's promise 
      to put the wrong things right, 
      and bring to earth's darkness 
      the hope of love and light. 

      Christmas is coming 
      the Church is glad to sing 
      and let the advent candles 
      brightly burn in a ring. 

    2. The second is for the Prophet 
      Who said that Christ would come. 
      With good news for many 
      And angry words for some.  

      Christmas is coming 
      the Church is glad to sing 
      and let the advent candles 
      brightly burn in a ring. 

    3. The third is for the Baptist, 
      Who cried ‘Prepare the way, 
      be ready for Jesus, 
      Both now and every day’  

      Christmas is coming 
      the Church is glad to sing 
      and let the advent candles 
      brightly burn in a ring. 

    4. The fourth is for the virgin, 
      Who mothered God’s own Son, 
      And sang how God’s justice 
      Was meant for everyone.  

      Christmas is coming 
      the Church is glad to sing 
      and let the advent candles 
      brightly burn in a ring. 

    WGRG / The Iona Community

    1. Micah 5:2-5a
    2. Luke 1:46b-55

  6. CH4 285 The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

    1. The Angel Gabriel from heaven came,
      his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
      All hail,’ said he, ‘thou lowly maiden Mary,
      most highly favoured lady.’

      Gloria!

    2. ‘For known a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
      all generations laud and honour thee,
      thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold;
      most highly favoured lady.’

      Gloria!

    3. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
      ‘To me be as it pleaseth God,’ she said.
      ‘My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name’:
      most highly favoured lady.

      Gloria!

    4. Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born
      in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
      and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,
      ‘Most highly favoured lady.’

      Gloria!

  7. Meditation

  8. A Christmas Countdown!

    We’re Counting Down to Christmas (to Go Tell It On the Mountain)

    1. Tick-tock
      Tick-tock
      Tick-tock, tick-tock
      Tick-tock, tick-tock

    2. We're counting down to Christmas
      Advent time is here
      We're counting down to Christmas
      A special time of year

    3. 10, 9, 8,
      7, 6, 5,
      4, 3, 2 and 1
      Counting down to Christmas,
      Come on everyone!

    4. We're counting down to Christmas
      There's lots to see and do
      We're counting down to Christmas
      It's fun for me and you

    5. Baby Jesus born today the Saviour of the world
      Let's clap and shout and sing out loud that Jesus is the Lord.

    6. We're counting down to Christmas
      There's presents round the tree
      We're counting down to Christmas
      With friends and family

    7. 10, 9, 8,
      7, 6, 5,
      4, 3, 2 and 1
      Counting down to Christmas,
      Come on everyone!

    8. We're counting down to Christmas
      Sing carols old and new
      We're counting down to Christmas God’s love forever true.

    9. Baby Jesus born today the Saviour of the world
      Let's clap and shout and sing out loud that Jesus is the Lord.

    10. We're counting down to Christmas
      Sing carols old and new
      We're counting down to Christmas God’s love forever true.

  9. Offering

  10. Prayer of Intercession

  11. MP 114 Ding Dong! Merrily on High

    1. Ding dong, merrily on high!
      In heav’n the bells are ringing;
      ding dong, verily the sky
      is riv’n with angel singing.

      Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
      Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!

    2. E'en so here below, below,
      let steeple bells be swungen,
      And io, io, io,
      by priest and people sungen.

      Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
      Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!

    3. Pray ye dutifully prime
      your matin chime, ye ringers;
      may ye beautifully rhyme
      your evetime song, ye singers.

      Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
      Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!

  12. Blessing