SERVING ON SUNDAY,ADVENT I, DECEMBER 2, 2007

8:00 AM

Usher Ginger Consani
Usher NEEDED

First Reading Erica Green
Psalm Ginger Consani
Second Reading Dar Hoover
Prayers Velda Ishizaki

Chalice Kathy Van Orden
Chalice Erica Green

10:00 AM

Usher Andy Tomat
Usher Nan Wilson

First Reading Jeanne Kipp
Psalm Gwen Fleischer
Second Reading Laurie Nelson
Prayers Rob Nelson

Chalice Bob Nelson
Chalice Sandie Nelson

Readings for ADVENT I (December 2, 2007)


Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A NOTE ON THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: If you are assigned to read the Prayers of the People, remember that the congregation will NOT have the full text in their service booklets. You will read the prayers and then offer a invitatory phrase to which the congregation will respond. Here is the full text of the prayer minus the names of those for whom prayers are offered. Any questions, just ask them.

The Prayers of the People

LECTOR READS: During the four weeks of Advent, while we wait and prepare for the coming of the Christ Child, the following form of Prayers of the People is used at Christ Church.

LECTOR CONTINUES: God of wonder and awe, as we watch for your signs in sun, moon and stars, we pray to you saying, “Stay with us while we wait.”
For the church that watches and waits for you; for those who seek, or lead or follow, that the path be made straight for your coming.
(Pause for people to add their prayers for the church, silently or aloud.)


God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.


For our nation as it seeks its own mind, that a spirit of mutual respect may inform and instruct those who share power with those they pledge to serve.
(The people add their prayers for the country and those in authority, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.


For the welfare of the whole world, that we might hold whatever is true and honorable, just or pure or pleasing in our hearts, joyfully living your vision for all of creation. God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.
For this South Bay community, that our love may grow with knowledge and insight as we discern the gifts and the challenges of the community around us.
(The people add their prayers for the concerns and gifts of the local community, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.


For all who suffer, that we may share in their suffering, bless them as gifts, and honor their presence with us as we ask for your healing touch.
(The people add their prayers for those who suffer in body, mind or spirit, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.

For the special needs and concerns, hopes and thanksgivings of the community gathered here.
(The people add their prayers silently or aloud.)

Blessed are all who believe.
God who has come and is coming again,
Stay with us while we wait.

For those who have died. For the fullness of their joy in you, and their place in the company of heaven, that they too, may be present while we wait.
(The people add their prayers for those who have died, silently or aloud.)

God who has come and is coming again.
Stay with us while we wait.

Celebrant Concludes:Ever present and loving God, We praise you for your love in coming to us. Give us grace to accept the Christ who comes in your name, and the courage to be Christ for others. Amen.



Isaiah 2:1-5


The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
In days to come
the mountain of the LORD's house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;
all the nations shall stream to it.
Many peoples shall come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD,
to the house of the God of Jacob;
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths."
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the LORD!

Psalm 122 Page 779, BCP
Laetatus sum
Cantor: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."


Now our feet are standing *
within your gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is built as a city *
that is at unity with itself;
To which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD, *
the assembly of Israel,
to praise the Name of the LORD.

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

For there are the thrones of judgment, *
the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *
"May they prosper who love you.

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

Peace be within your walls *
and quietness within your towers.
For my brethren and companions' sake, *
I pray for your prosperity.
Because of the house of the LORD our God, *
I will seek to do you good."

People: I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."


Romans 13:11-14

You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.


Matthew 24:36-44


Jesus said to the disciples, "But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour."