That was really useful - thanks. Very well received by our church family. Clear and to the point! A great way to help us focus on Jesus as our light and Jesus as the light for all who don't know him yet.

I'm just starting to research resources for our all age service at the beginning of Advent. This looks super and will fit with whatever perspective we choose to go with.

Jane Thompson

Thanks for this resource. The powerpoint and words have given a lovely start to our advent service. To fit in with the themes I wanted to use of hope, peace, love and joy I have adapted the words for each advent Sunday as follows,
First Sunday
As we light our advent candle
We thank you for the hope you give.
As we prepare for Christmas time
Light of the world, shine on us.

In this world of pain and darkness,
Bring hope to our hearts.
To all the people who don't know you,
Light of the world, shine through us.

Jesus you are coming again,
Help us to live in the hope you bring.
In our service here today,
Light of the world, light the way.

Second Sunday
As we light our advent candle
We thank you for the peace you give.
As we prepare for Christmas time
Light of the world, shine on us.

In our lives of confusion and stress
Bring peace to our hearts.
To all the people who don't know you,
Light of the world, shine through us.

In this world of pain and darkness
Help us to share the peace you give.
In our service here today,
Light of the world, light the way.

Third Sunday
As we light our advent candle
We thank you for the love you give.
As we prepare for Christmas time
Light of the world, shine on us.

As we seek to worship you
Shed love in our hearts.
To all the people who don't know you,
Light of the world, shine through us.

In this world of pain and darkness,
Help us to share your love.
In our service here today,
Light of the world, light the way.



Fourth Sunday
As we light our advent candle
We thank you for the joy you give.
As we prepare for Christmas time
Light of the world, shine on us.

In the midst of sorrow
Bring joy to our hearts.
To all the people who don't know you,
Light of the world, shine through us.

In this world of pain and darkness,
Help us to find joy in serving you.
In our service here today,
Light of the world, light the way.
Laura

Laura - I am using your adaption for the four weeks and really appreciate them! Thank you all for your gifts of language and resources!

Laura- I am also using your adaption for the four weeks of Advent for my services in the care home with my residents.
Thank you and Sam.
Blessings
Zing

I'm new to this wonderful resource. I will be using Laura's adaptation of Sam Hargreaves' Advent Candle Liturgy. Thank you Laura and Sam. Blessings to you, Pastor Lamarla

Thank you so much. Laura, I planning to use you adaptation this year

Hi Laura,
Praise the Lord that I come over your liturgy for the advent candles. Its beautiful, simple and appropriate to a mixed age congregation. I would like to use it this season with approval from our council. REgards & Blessings,
GG

Thank you Laura, 10 years on and your words still resonate as perfect for an all age congregation