Come Now, O God, When Our Love is Forsaken

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Come Now, O God, When Our Love is Forsaken
Come now, O God, when our love is forsaken.
Come, when our bedrock of faith has been shaken.
Come, when our deepest of hopes are mistaken.
Come, Emmanuel.
Come, Emmanuel.

Come, when we squander the freedom you gave us.
Come, break the systems of sin that enslave us.
Come, though we wonder if you can still save us.
Come, Emmanuel.
Come, Emmanuel.

Come, lead us out of our self-serving madness.
Come, while the world is enshrouded in sadness.
Come, turn the tears of our mourning to gladness.
Come, Emmanuel.
Come, Emmanuel.

Text written by Rev. David Bjorlin © (c) 2018, GIA Inc.
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/protest-and-praise-print-g10101

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  • God placed on my heart several years ago the desire to create a place that permeates love, acceptance, and welcome for all, a place that offers programs and services that ministers to people body/mind/spirit. Because people can be wounded and excluded through the church, the desire was to intentionally create a safe, welcoming, inclusive and affirming place where all truly belong, where people can experience being loved and heard, healing and wholeness, and a deeper awareness of God. It has been a joy and a privilege to partner with God and others in this ministry.

     

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