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Behold, He Comes: A 21st Century Africana Worship Resource for the First Sunday of Advent, Year B
(Based on Mark 13:24-37 and 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9)
One: Lord we believed, we waited, and now we witness you bursting through the clouds with great splendor.
Many: Behold He comes, with great power and glory!
One: The brightness of your light fills our eyes and illuminates our spirits.
Many: Behold He comes, with great power and glory!
One: The sun and moon are darkened. We see the angels gathered from the ends of the earth to the heavens. These are the signs of the day we have long awaited.
Many: Behold He comes, with great power and glory!
One: We give thanks, O God, for your great promise that you would strengthen us to the end that we may be blameless on this Great Day.
Many: We welcome you, O Christ, O Son of Man. Let your great power and glory shine on and through us.
Worship Notes
Morning Hymn: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus," United Methodist Hymnal, 196, or AME Hymnal, 103
Liturgical Dance: "We Shall Behold Him" (as recorded by Vickie Winans)
Choir Selection: "Days of Elijah" (as recorded by Donnie McClurklin)
Youth Choir Selection: "Soon and Very Soon" (by Andre Crouch, United Methodist Hymnal, 706) or "Walk in the Light"
Visual Environment: Likeness of clouds suspended in the sanctuary with a piercing bright light shining through; fully lighted sanctuary.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings
- Isaiah 64:1-9
- Psalm 80:1–7, 17-19 (UMH 801)
- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Mark 13:24-37
About the Author: Carlene Lenore is a member of Kairos Community African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church located in Antioch, Tennessee.
Behold, He Comes, Copyright © 2008 Carlene Lenore. All Rights Reserved. Posted with permission on the Discipleship Ministries Worship website.
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