Calls to Worship for the First Sunday of Advent, Year C (Luke)
Calls to Worship
These calls to worship have various themes related to the first Sunday of Advent: anticipation, light, darkness, preparation, etc.
Advent Call to Worship Variation 1:
Theme: anticipation, light vs. darkness, hope
Leader: The season of waiting begins, as we look forward to the coming of Christ, our Savior.
People: In hope, we light the first candle, trusting in God’s promise to bring light into the darkness.
Leader: The prophet declares, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.”
People: We come, seeking the light of the Lord, to guide our way.
Leader: Let us prepare our hearts, our minds, and our lives for the coming of Christ.
People: Come, Lord Jesus, our hope and our salvation!
Advent Call to Worship Variation 2:
Theme: hope and renewal, divine guidance, light as safety
Leader: As we enter this sacred season, we come with hearts full of hope, anticipating the fulfillment of promises that restore and renew us.
People: With joy, we light the first candle, trusting in the promise of righteousness and justice.
Leader: We gather to seek guidance and strength, knowing that our journey is illuminated by divine love.
People: We come, longing for the light that brings safety and salvation.
Leader: Let us prepare our hearts and minds for the transformative presence of God.
People: Come, Lord Jesus, our hope and our salvation!
Advent Call to Worship Variation 3:
Theme: preparation, trust and longing, strength in faith
Leader: In this Advent season, we gather in anticipation of renewal and hope, ready to receive the light that dispels darkness.
People: With expectant hearts, we light the first candle, embracing the promise of divine guidance and righteousness.
Leader: We come seeking the wisdom that protects and teaches us, eager to learn the paths of love and mercy.
People: We gather, longing for the strength that comes from trust in the One who saves.
Leader: Let us prepare our hearts and spirits for the presence of God among us.
People: Come, Lord Jesus, our hope and our salvation!
Advent Call to Worship Variation 4:
Theme: waiting and expectation, light and guidance, openness
Leader: The season of waiting has arrived, a time to prepare for the coming of our Savior.
People: We light the first candle in hope, a reminder of the light that pierces through the darkness.
Leader: With hearts wide open, we seek the light of Christ to guide our paths.
People: We gather in faith, ready to receive the love that transforms our lives.
Leader: Let us prepare ourselves to welcome the presence of God among us.
People: Come, Lord Jesus, our hope and our salvation!
Advent Call to Worship Variation 5:
Theme: journey and faith, proclamation of lightt, longing for presence
Leader: As we begin this Advent journey, we come together to embrace the promise of hope.
People: With joy, we light the first candle, proclaiming the arrival of the One who brings light.
Leader: We gather to seek wisdom and strength for our journey ahead.
People: We long for the presence of the Lord to guide us through the shadows.
Leader: Let us prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ.
People: Come, Lord Jesus, our hope and our salvation!
