I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to his word. -Luke 1.38

Processional Hymn:  #89. O Come, O Come? Emmanuel

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land

Advent Candle Lighting (Love)
1.    Love is a flame that burns in our heart. Jesus has come and will never depart.
    Refrain: When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid.
2.    Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, telling the world that the Saviour is born. Refrain 
3.    Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and    worth. Refrain
4.    Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright. Refrain

The Gathering of the Community p. 185

Glory to God p.186

Kyrie Eleison p.186

Collect: Heavenly Father, who chose the Virgin Mary, full of grace, to be the mother of our Lord and Saviour, now fill us with your grace, that we in all things may embrace your will and with her rejoice in your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word   (Led by Lynn Gray)
First Reading:    MICAH 5:2-5A
PS 80:1-7 R: Show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved
Second Reading:    HEBREWS 10:5-10

Gradual Hymn: #362 Tell Out My Soul  (vs 1-2)

The Gospel:    LUKE 1:39-45

Gradual Hymn: #362 Tell Out My Soul  (vs 3-4)

Homily "Mary & Elizabeth: Three Snapshots of Friendship"

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostle’s Creed p.189 (please stand as able)

Prayers of the People   (Led by Kathleen Bell)

Confession and Absolution p.191

The Peace        p. 192

Offertory Hymn:  #645 Come Down O Love Divine

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, by the power of the Spirit who sanctified the mother of your Son, make holy all we offer you this day. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen

The Celebration of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Prayer #2, p. 196)
The Lord’s Prayer (sung)        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 5)     p. 212

Agnes Dei (sung) O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us… Grant us Thy peace.

¬The Communion  (all are welcome to receive communion, or to 
come up to the altar for a blessing)

Communion Hymn: #487 Where Charity and Love Prevail

Prayer after Communion:  Faithful God, in this sacrament we receive the promise of salvation. May we, like the Virgin Mary, be obedient to your will. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen

Poem: by Pam Wilkinson

Doxology (Old 100th): Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen

The Blessing

Closing Hymn: #91 People Look East! The time is Near

The Dismissal    p. 215