Christmas Invitation. (A Liturgy)

O come all you faithful, all you sceptics, all you who believe and you who doubt.
Come and see the baby in a manger who is born a King.
We are here to see the Christ Child.

Come like the shepherds; just as we are. Invited by the heavens to share in the mystery -
The mystery of the Word become flesh and pleased to dwell among us.
We are here just as we are.
We are here to see the Christ Child

Come like the wise men; driven by intrigued and wonder.
Determined to find what they are looking for and awestruck when then do
We are here to find what we are looking for.
We are here to see the Christ Child

O Come all you faithful. Come in wonder and intrigue; in humility and awe
We are here to see the Child; Christ the Lord.



Responsive Prayer:

God almighty, Creator of the heavens and the earth,
We gather at this time of year and remember the birth of your son, Jesus Christ— Born to be our King; Born because you love the world.
Lord, Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done.
Immanuel. Our God is with us.

Father God, you are pleased to use ordinary people
For your extraordinary purposes and plans.
As you used Mary and Joseph, would you also use us to do your work?
Lord, Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done.
Immanuel. Our God is with us.

Lord Jesus, Saviour to all, your birth brought unity.
Wealthy wise-men and lowly shepherds worship you.
Help us unite our community for your glory.
Lord, Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done.
Immanuel. Our God is with us.

Holy Spirit, who conceived in Mary the Son of God, the Saviour of the world.
Would you work with us, inside of us, prompting us and guiding us,
To live our lives as Christ lives His
Lord, Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done.
Immanuel. Our God is with us.

Amen


Now you have seen and heard these things;
Be like the wise men: Seek Jesus with everything you have in every situation and do not stop until you find him.

We will seek him.
Jesus, light of the world, we will worship you.

Be like Mary: Treasure these things in your heart and ponder them often.

We will treasure him
Jesus, light of the world, we will worship you.

Be like the Shepherds: Tell everyone you meet the story of Jesus – God incarnate; the Word of God made flesh. Let the joy he brings fill your heart to overflowing

We will seek him, we will treasure him, we will share him.
Jesus, light of the world, we will worship you.

Amen