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SUMMARY:4th Sunday of Advent - Year B
DESCRIPTION:Below you will find the Bible readings set for this occasion in the Revised Common Lectionary\, with our Australian idiomatic paraphrases of them\, plus prayers and sermons based on them. \n\n\n\nBible Readings (paraphrased)\n\n\n\nLections from The Revised Common Lectionary. Copyright 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts(CCT) P.O. Box 340003\, Room 381\, Nashville\, TN 37203-0003\, USA. Used with Permission. \n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  2 Samuel 7: 1-11\, 16			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	King David made himself at home in his new palace and\, thanks to the LORD\, there was no trouble from Israel’s enemies for some time.  One day the King consulted Nathan the prophet\, and said to him\, “It doesn’t seem right for me to be living it up in a palace built of the finest materials while the sacred Ark of God is still in a tent. It’s as though God was sleeping rough!”\nNathan replied\, “The LORD is with you\, so go ahead and do whatever you think should be done.”\nBut Nathan had spoken too soon. That same night\, the LORD gave him a different message to pass on to King David. This is what it said: \nDavid\, I am the LORD and you are my servant\, so listen to what I have to say to you. What makes you think that you are the one to build my house? I’ve been on the road with nothing more than a tent ever since I led the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. I didn’t need a house then and I don’t need one now. You’re not the first caretaker I’ve appointed for the tribes of Israel\, and you won’t be the last\, so think about it – have I ever gone whingeing to any of them and demanded a fancy house?\nNow listen to me\, and listen good. I am the LORD who rules over everything. I made you what you are today – the leader of my people. If it wasn’t for me you’d still be cleaning up after the sheep. I’ve never let you down\, wherever you’ve gone. Whenever enemies have attacked you\, I’ve dealt with them\, right before your eyes. Thanks to me\, you will be known as one of the most famous people who ever lived.\nI have chosen a place for my people Israel\, a place where they can put down roots\, a place to call their own. They won’t need to be looking over their shoulders all the time\, because there won’t be any more trouble from the barbarians who have plagued them for so long. For the first time since the days when I sent the legendary heroes to bring justice to my people\, Israel will be at peace.\nWhat’s more\, I the LORD give you my word that I will make you the foundation stone of a great house. I will keep my eye on your family and your kingdom and keep them safe. I will see to it that there will always be one of your descendants on your throne. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Luke 1: 47-55 (canticle)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We turn the spotlight on your greatness\, God!\nWe dance with wholehearted joy over you\, our saviour!\nYou smiled upon us\, though we were nothing special\,\nand the memory of your generosity will last forever.\nYou have done wonderful and powerful things for us.\nThere is no other name in the same league as yours. \nIn every generation\, Lord\, you shower mercy\nto those who treat you with respect.\nYou have rolled up your sleeves in a show of strength\,\nand sent packing those who were so full of themselves. \nYou kicked the power mongers out of office\,\nand lifted the downtrodden back to their feet.\nYou put on a feast for those who are hungry\,\nand slam the door on the rich without giving them a bite. \nYou give a helping hand to your servant Israel\,\nand always remember them with tender care.\nThis is exactly what you promised long ago\, Lord\,\nwhen you made a vow to Abraham and Sarah\nfor every generation.” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 89: 1-4\, 19-26 (alternative canticle)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	LORD\, we will never stop singing about your rock-solid love;\n    we will transmit the story of your faithfulness\n        on down to every generation to come. \nYour love and loyalty were built to last for eternity;\n    we’ll go public with that message.\nYour faithfulness is beyond measure;\n    as infinite as the sky above us. \nYou said\,\n    “I have formed an alliance with my chosen leader;\n        I have given my word to David\, my servant.\n    I have guaranteed a firm foundation for his family forever;\n        there will always be one of his descendants on the throne.” \nLong ago\, in a vision\, you spoke to your faithful people\, saying: \n“I have crowned a great hero.\n    Among you\, my people\,\n        I found one fit for the throne.\nMy search ended with my servant David.\n    Pouring holy oil on his head\,\n        I have set him apart as the chosen one.\nHe’ll always be able to look to me for strength;\n    when he needs some muscle\,\n        I’ll be there to back him up. \nThe enemy will not get under his guard\,\n    the wicked will never drag him down.\nI’ll knock flat those who oppose him;\n    despise him and you answer to me!\nMy love for him is unshakable;\n    I’ll be faithful to him for ever.\nOn my say so\, he’ll rule supreme and unchallenged.\nI will put everything in his hands\,\n    from coast to coast with all that lies between them.\nHe will cry out to me\, ‘Oh\, my Father\, my God\,\n    you are the rock I cling to for safety!’” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Romans 16: 25-27			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	To God be the glory forever! It is God who enables you to stand strong\, and who does so through the message about Jesus the Messiah which I was given the job of broadcasting. My message uncovers the great truth which had remained shrouded in mystery for centuries\, but which is now out in the open for every one to see. Through the writings of God’s inspired messengers\, it is even being made clear to those who have had no prior contact with our religious traditions. God\, who knows no limits\, gave the order for this to be done\, so as to gain the cooperation that arises from genuine trust. So here’s to the one and only wise God\, through Jesus the Messiah\, to whom belongs all the glory forever! And so say all of us! \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Luke 1: 26-38			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	God sent the angel Gabriel to a town called Nazareth in the region of Galilee\, to speak to a young woman named Mary. Mary was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph\, whose family line went back to King David. The angel approached Mary and said\, “Hello there! You’ve got it made! The Lord is with you and has chosen you.”\nBut Mary was freaking out over this and didn’t know what to make of the angel’s words\, so he spoke to her again\, saying\, “There is no need to be frightened\, Mary. God is smiling on you. Look what God is about to do: a child will be conceived in your womb. You will give birth to a baby boy\, and you will name him Jesus. He will have a great future\, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will put him on the throne established by his ancestor David. He will lead God’s people forever\, establishing a culture that will never die out.”\nMary replied\, “How can this possibly happen? I am still a virgin.”\nThe angel said to her\, “The Holy Spirit will take hold of you\, and the life-force of the Most High will enfold you. Therefore the child that is born will belong to God\, and will be called God’s Son. Check it out: your wrinkly old relative Elizabeth is also carrying a baby boy in her womb. Even when she was young she was infertile\, but now she is six months pregnant. It just goes to show that when God gets involved\, nothing will ever be impossible.”\nSo Mary said\, “Okay. Count me in. I’m at the service of the Lord. Let these things happen to me just as you have said.”\nAnd with that\, the angel was gone. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nPrayers\n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Eucharistic Preface			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Let us lift up our hearts.\nWe lift them to the Lord.\nLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.\nIt is right to give our thanks and praise. \nIt is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor your mercy embraces the faithful\,\none generation to the next\,\nand your fidelity\, for all ages. \nYou created the heavens and earth\,\nand chose for yourself a covenant people\,\nbringing them from slavery to a land of their own.\nIn your servant\, David\, you established your rule\nand promised his throne to the one\nwho would save your people and reign forever. \nAnd now\, the mystery kept secret for long ages\nhas been revealed to all the earth:\nyour own Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nis conceived by the Holy Spirit\nin the womb of Mary\nand emerges to claim the throne of his ancestor David.\nThough he was killed by the proud and powerful\,\nyou have raised him up\,\nand with him\, the humble of all the earth\,\nand of his reign there will be no end. \nTherefore with ..... \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Short Preface (for insertion into Eucharistic prayers with fixed prefaces)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We give thanks for your Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nconceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary\,\nwho emerges to claim the throne of his ancestor David.\nHis fidelity will outlast the heavens\nand of his reign there will be no end. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  General Prayer of Thanksgiving			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	(Preface reformatted for use apart from communion)\n\nWe give you all thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor your mercy embraces the faithful\,\none generation to the next\,\nand your fidelity\, for all ages. \nYou created the heavens and earth\,\nand chose for yourself a covenant people\,\nbringing them from slavery to a land of their own.\nIn your servant\, David\, you established your rule\nand promised his throne to the one\nwho would save your people and reign forever. \nAnd now\, the mystery kept secret for long ages\nhas been revealed to all the earth:\nyour own Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nis conceived by the Holy Spirit\nin the womb of Mary\nand emerges to claim the throne of his ancestor David.\nThough he was killed by the proud and powerful\,\nyou have raised him up\,\nand with him\, the humble of all the earth\,\nand of his reign there will be no end. \nTherefore\, with our hearts lifted high\,\nwe offer you thanks and praise at all times\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord\,\nwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\,\none God\, for ever and ever.\nAmen. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Declaration of Grace / Absolution			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Though we have been ensnared by sin\,\nGod is able to strengthen us through the gospel of Christ\,\nfor nothing is impossible with God.\nGod’s mercy embraces us\, one generation to the next. \nSisters and Brothers\,\n  your sins are forgiven;\n    be at peace. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Commission & Benediction			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Go now\, and celebrate God’s love all your days.\nGive to Christ Jesus the obedience of faith\,\noffering yourself as the servant of the Lord\nand allowing God’s Word to be fulfilled in you. \nAnd may the only wise God establish you forever.\nMay the mysteries of Christ be conceived within you.\nAnd may the Holy Spirit strengthen you and encircle you. \nWe go in peace to love and serve the Lord\,\n   In the name of Christ. Amen. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nSermons\n\n\n\nSermons will open in new tabs from our SYCBaps church website. \n\n\n\n\nAnnunciationA sermon on Luke 1: 26-55\, 2 Samuel 7: 1-16 & Romans 16:25-27 by Marita Munro\n\n\n\nVirginA sermon on Luke 1:26-35\, 38 by Alison Sampson\n\n\n\nThe Conception of GodA sermon on Luke 1:26-38 & 2 Samuel 7: 1-11\, 16 by  Nathan Nettleton
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SUMMARY:4th Sunday of Advent - Year B
DESCRIPTION:Below you will find the Bible readings set for this occasion in the Revised Common Lectionary\, with our Australian idiomatic paraphrases of them\, plus prayers and sermons based on them. \n\n\n\nBible Readings (paraphrased)\n\n\n\nLections from The Revised Common Lectionary. Copyright 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts(CCT) P.O. Box 340003\, Room 381\, Nashville\, TN 37203-0003\, USA. Used with Permission. \n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  2 Samuel 7: 1-11\, 16			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	King David made himself at home in his new palace and\, thanks to the LORD\, there was no trouble from Israel’s enemies for some time.  One day the King consulted Nathan the prophet\, and said to him\, “It doesn’t seem right for me to be living it up in a palace built of the finest materials while the sacred Ark of God is still in a tent. It’s as though God was sleeping rough!”\nNathan replied\, “The LORD is with you\, so go ahead and do whatever you think should be done.”\nBut Nathan had spoken too soon. That same night\, the LORD gave him a different message to pass on to King David. This is what it said: \nDavid\, I am the LORD and you are my servant\, so listen to what I have to say to you. What makes you think that you are the one to build my house? I’ve been on the road with nothing more than a tent ever since I led the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. I didn’t need a house then and I don’t need one now. You’re not the first caretaker I’ve appointed for the tribes of Israel\, and you won’t be the last\, so think about it – have I ever gone whingeing to any of them and demanded a fancy house?\nNow listen to me\, and listen good. I am the LORD who rules over everything. I made you what you are today – the leader of my people. If it wasn’t for me you’d still be cleaning up after the sheep. I’ve never let you down\, wherever you’ve gone. Whenever enemies have attacked you\, I’ve dealt with them\, right before your eyes. Thanks to me\, you will be known as one of the most famous people who ever lived.\nI have chosen a place for my people Israel\, a place where they can put down roots\, a place to call their own. They won’t need to be looking over their shoulders all the time\, because there won’t be any more trouble from the barbarians who have plagued them for so long. For the first time since the days when I sent the legendary heroes to bring justice to my people\, Israel will be at peace.\nWhat’s more\, I the LORD give you my word that I will make you the foundation stone of a great house. I will keep my eye on your family and your kingdom and keep them safe. I will see to it that there will always be one of your descendants on your throne. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Luke 1: 47-55 (canticle)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We turn the spotlight on your greatness\, God!\nWe dance with wholehearted joy over you\, our saviour!\nYou smiled upon us\, though we were nothing special\,\nand the memory of your generosity will last forever.\nYou have done wonderful and powerful things for us.\nThere is no other name in the same league as yours. \nIn every generation\, Lord\, you shower mercy\nto those who treat you with respect.\nYou have rolled up your sleeves in a show of strength\,\nand sent packing those who were so full of themselves. \nYou kicked the power mongers out of office\,\nand lifted the downtrodden back to their feet.\nYou put on a feast for those who are hungry\,\nand slam the door on the rich without giving them a bite. \nYou give a helping hand to your servant Israel\,\nand always remember them with tender care.\nThis is exactly what you promised long ago\, Lord\,\nwhen you made a vow to Abraham and Sarah\nfor every generation.” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 89: 1-4\, 19-26 (alternative canticle)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	LORD\, we will never stop singing about your rock-solid love;\n    we will transmit the story of your faithfulness\n        on down to every generation to come. \nYour love and loyalty were built to last for eternity;\n    we’ll go public with that message.\nYour faithfulness is beyond measure;\n    as infinite as the sky above us. \nYou said\,\n    “I have formed an alliance with my chosen leader;\n        I have given my word to David\, my servant.\n    I have guaranteed a firm foundation for his family forever;\n        there will always be one of his descendants on the throne.” \nLong ago\, in a vision\, you spoke to your faithful people\, saying: \n“I have crowned a great hero.\n    Among you\, my people\,\n        I found one fit for the throne.\nMy search ended with my servant David.\n    Pouring holy oil on his head\,\n        I have set him apart as the chosen one.\nHe’ll always be able to look to me for strength;\n    when he needs some muscle\,\n        I’ll be there to back him up. \nThe enemy will not get under his guard\,\n    the wicked will never drag him down.\nI’ll knock flat those who oppose him;\n    despise him and you answer to me!\nMy love for him is unshakable;\n    I’ll be faithful to him for ever.\nOn my say so\, he’ll rule supreme and unchallenged.\nI will put everything in his hands\,\n    from coast to coast with all that lies between them.\nHe will cry out to me\, ‘Oh\, my Father\, my God\,\n    you are the rock I cling to for safety!’” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Romans 16: 25-27			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	To God be the glory forever! It is God who enables you to stand strong\, and who does so through the message about Jesus the Messiah which I was given the job of broadcasting. My message uncovers the great truth which had remained shrouded in mystery for centuries\, but which is now out in the open for every one to see. Through the writings of God’s inspired messengers\, it is even being made clear to those who have had no prior contact with our religious traditions. God\, who knows no limits\, gave the order for this to be done\, so as to gain the cooperation that arises from genuine trust. So here’s to the one and only wise God\, through Jesus the Messiah\, to whom belongs all the glory forever! And so say all of us! \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Luke 1: 26-38			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	God sent the angel Gabriel to a town called Nazareth in the region of Galilee\, to speak to a young woman named Mary. Mary was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph\, whose family line went back to King David. The angel approached Mary and said\, “Hello there! You’ve got it made! The Lord is with you and has chosen you.”\nBut Mary was freaking out over this and didn’t know what to make of the angel’s words\, so he spoke to her again\, saying\, “There is no need to be frightened\, Mary. God is smiling on you. Look what God is about to do: a child will be conceived in your womb. You will give birth to a baby boy\, and you will name him Jesus. He will have a great future\, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will put him on the throne established by his ancestor David. He will lead God’s people forever\, establishing a culture that will never die out.”\nMary replied\, “How can this possibly happen? I am still a virgin.”\nThe angel said to her\, “The Holy Spirit will take hold of you\, and the life-force of the Most High will enfold you. Therefore the child that is born will belong to God\, and will be called God’s Son. Check it out: your wrinkly old relative Elizabeth is also carrying a baby boy in her womb. Even when she was young she was infertile\, but now she is six months pregnant. It just goes to show that when God gets involved\, nothing will ever be impossible.”\nSo Mary said\, “Okay. Count me in. I’m at the service of the Lord. Let these things happen to me just as you have said.”\nAnd with that\, the angel was gone. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nPrayers\n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Eucharistic Preface			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Let us lift up our hearts.\nWe lift them to the Lord.\nLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.\nIt is right to give our thanks and praise. \nIt is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor your mercy embraces the faithful\,\none generation to the next\,\nand your fidelity\, for all ages. \nYou created the heavens and earth\,\nand chose for yourself a covenant people\,\nbringing them from slavery to a land of their own.\nIn your servant\, David\, you established your rule\nand promised his throne to the one\nwho would save your people and reign forever. \nAnd now\, the mystery kept secret for long ages\nhas been revealed to all the earth:\nyour own Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nis conceived by the Holy Spirit\nin the womb of Mary\nand emerges to claim the throne of his ancestor David.\nThough he was killed by the proud and powerful\,\nyou have raised him up\,\nand with him\, the humble of all the earth\,\nand of his reign there will be no end. \nTherefore with ..... \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Short Preface (for insertion into Eucharistic prayers with fixed prefaces)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We give thanks for your Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nconceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary\,\nwho emerges to claim the throne of his ancestor David.\nHis fidelity will outlast the heavens\nand of his reign there will be no end. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  General Prayer of Thanksgiving			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	(Preface reformatted for use apart from communion)\n\nWe give you all thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor your mercy embraces the faithful\,\none generation to the next\,\nand your fidelity\, for all ages. \nYou created the heavens and earth\,\nand chose for yourself a covenant people\,\nbringing them from slavery to a land of their own.\nIn your servant\, David\, you established your rule\nand promised his throne to the one\nwho would save your people and reign forever. \nAnd now\, the mystery kept secret for long ages\nhas been revealed to all the earth:\nyour own Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nis conceived by the Holy Spirit\nin the womb of Mary\nand emerges to claim the throne of his ancestor David.\nThough he was killed by the proud and powerful\,\nyou have raised him up\,\nand with him\, the humble of all the earth\,\nand of his reign there will be no end. \nTherefore\, with our hearts lifted high\,\nwe offer you thanks and praise at all times\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord\,\nwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\,\none God\, for ever and ever.\nAmen. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Declaration of Grace / Absolution			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Though we have been ensnared by sin\,\nGod is able to strengthen us through the gospel of Christ\,\nfor nothing is impossible with God.\nGod’s mercy embraces us\, one generation to the next. \nSisters and Brothers\,\n  your sins are forgiven;\n    be at peace. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Commission & Benediction			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Go now\, and celebrate God’s love all your days.\nGive to Christ Jesus the obedience of faith\,\noffering yourself as the servant of the Lord\nand allowing God’s Word to be fulfilled in you. \nAnd may the only wise God establish you forever.\nMay the mysteries of Christ be conceived within you.\nAnd may the Holy Spirit strengthen you and encircle you. \nWe go in peace to love and serve the Lord\,\n   In the name of Christ. Amen. \n©2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nSermons\n\n\n\nSermons will open in new tabs from our SYCBaps church website. \n\n\n\n\nAnnunciationA sermon on Luke 1: 26-55\, 2 Samuel 7: 1-16 & Romans 16:25-27 by Marita Munro\n\n\n\nVirginA sermon on Luke 1:26-35\, 38 by Alison Sampson\n\n\n\nThe Conception of GodA sermon on Luke 1:26-38 & 2 Samuel 7: 1-11\, 16 by  Nathan Nettleton
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