St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA The Lighting of the Advent Wreath Two candles are lit. Celebrant: O God, rejoicing, we remember the promise of your Son. As we light these candles, may the blessing of Christ come upon us, brightening our way and guiding us by His truth. May Christ our Savior bring…
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA The Lighting of the Advent Wreath One candle is lit. Celebrant: O God, rejoicing, we remember the promise of your Son. As we light this candle, may the blessing of Christ come upon us, brightening our way and guiding us by His truth. May Christ our Savior bring…
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA The Lighting of the Advent Wreath The first candle is lit. People: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” First Person or a Child: Why do we light one candle?…
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA The Lighting of the Advent Wreath One candle is lit. Celebrant: O God, rejoicing, we remember the promise of your Son. As we light this candle, may the blessing of Christ come upon us, brightening our way and guiding us by His truth. May Christ our Savior bring…
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA The Word of God Opening Hymn Hail to the Lord’s Anointed 1 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free; to take…
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA The Word of God Opening Hymn Hail to the Lord’s Anointed 1 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free; …
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA The Word of God The Procession Opening Acclamation Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect for Purity (together) Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets…
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Williamsburg VA Holy Eucharist Rite II & Confirmation Prelude Breathe on me, Breath of God Liturgical Dancers Opening Hymn Saint Martin, with Apostle’s zeal Saint Martin, with Apostle’s zeal, you were prepared to live or die as pleased God best. Smile down on us as lovingly to…
The Word of God Opening Hymn For all the saints 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia! 2 Thou was their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in…
The Word of God Opening Hymn For all the saints 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia! 2 Thou was their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in…