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CandlelightEvening Prayer

A service of lightfeaturing the musical settings of

David Cherwien and Marty Haugen

Chapel of the ResurrectionValparaiso University

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Candelight Evening PrayerStand, as able.HYMN OF LIGHT “Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory”

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OPENING DIALOGUE

The following dialogue is sung as the evening candle is lit.

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HYMN OF LIGHT “Behold, Unveiled the Vesper Skies”As the hymn is sung, other candles are lighted.

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PSALM 141The psalm is sung, following the lead of the cantors.

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PRAYERL May our prayers come before you, O God, as incense, and may your

presence surround and fill us, so that in union with all creation, we might sing your praise and your love in our lives.

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WORDL Word of God, Word of Life.C Thanks be to God.

SERMONSilence for reflection, then:

L The light shines in the darkness.C And the darkness has not overcome it.

Stand, as able.THE ANNUNCIATION: Luke 1: 26-28, 30-32, 38 (Sung by the cantors)

L An angel went from God to a town called Nazareth to a woman whose name was Mary. The angel said to her, “Rejoice, O highly favored, for God is with you. You shall bear a child, and his name shall be Jesus, the Chosen One of God Most High.” And Mary said, “I am the servant of my God, I live to do your will.”

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(sung or spoken)

For peace from above, and for | our salvation,For peace between nations | and all peoples.Forgive and unite us in your ever- | lasting love.Let us pray | to the Lord. Refrain

For us who are gathered to wor- | ship and praise youUphold and strengthen us in | all our deedsFor those who uphold peace, health, and protection in this and | every place.Let us pray | to the Lord. Refrain

For those who govern, that they may | serve with justice.For servants of your church who live | out your gospel.Bless our labor in ser- | vice to others.Let us pray | to the Lord. Refrain

Form us to be your | Holy house,That we may be family for those who | long for comfort. For our loved ones in this place and | far abroadLet us pray | to the Lord. Refrain

Sit or kneel.

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For all your creatures that inha- | bit the world.For favorable weather upon | all the earth.That creation may be nourished | for your Children.Let us pray | to the Lord. Refrain

Prayers of the People(Offering the community’s own petitions)L For what else shall we pray?

For the faithful who have gone before us and rest | in your mercyMay we follow their example and commend our whole life | to the Lord.By Christ’s resurrection, you grant us e- | ternal peaceRejoicing in the fellowship of | all the saints Coda

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OUR FATHER Praying now in whatever language or translation is the language of your heart,

we pray as children of God:

Stand, as able. BLESSING

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Portions of “Stay With Us” from David Cherwien © 2001 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #27002. Portions of “Holden Evening Prayer” by Marty Haugen © 1990 by GIA Publications Inc. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-702845.

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