A Thrill of Hope Worship Liturgy

A Thrill of Hope Worship Liturgy is a complete Advent–Epiphany worship resource with everything you need for planning worship: prayers, communion liturgies, Advent candle lighting liturgies, and more.

Theme Overview

Advent begins in a weary world, fractured by division and despair. Yet across generations, humanity has clung to the hope of restoration, and God continues to draw near. The Messiah has saved us, is saving us, and will save us. Suffering is not the final word. As we journey through Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, we watch for God’s saving work all around us: healing where there is hurt, courage where there is fear, hope where there is despair. The miracle of Immanuel did not end in Bethlehem. The thrill of hope persists.

Weekly Themes:

• First Sunday of Advent: Keep Awake
  Mark 13:24–37
• Second Sunday of Advent: Prepare the Way
  Mark 1:1–8
• Third Sunday of Advent: Among You Stands One
  John 1:6–8, 19–28
• Fourth Sunday of Advent: Let It Be with Me
  Luke 1:26–38
• Christmas: Good News of Great Joy
  Luke 2:1–14 (15–20)
• First Sunday after Christmas: My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
  Luke 2:22–40
• Epiphany: Another Road
  Matthew 2:1–12

Scripture passages used in A Thrill of Hope are from the Revised Common Lectionary, Year B.

Description

This resource provides everything you need to lead meaningful worship throughout the Advent–Epiphany season. Each liturgy is flexible enough to adapt across traditions and contexts, while remaining rooted in recognition of God’s saving work.

Each service includes:

• Call to Worship
• Opening Prayer
• Additional Prayer
• Advent/Christ Candle Lighting Liturgy
• Call & Prayer of Confession
• Assurance of Pardon
• Passing of the Peace
• Prayer for Illumination
  
• Prayers of the People
• Prayer for the Offering
• Communion Liturgy (Invitation to the Table, Great Thanksgiving, and Words of Institution are included for every week)
• Prayer Following Communion
• Affirmation
• Charge and Benediction
• Includes Epiphany Star Words activity

What I Get

ZIP File Download

• PDF that includes all liturgies for Advent, Christmas, the First Sunday after Christmas, and Epiphany; and Star Words cards
• PDF of Hymn Recommendations