VESPERS:
A SERVICE OF LIGHT
HYMN
(Suggestions: "Day is Done," "Abide with Me" or
Leader:
Jesus Christ is the Light of the world,
Scouts:
the light no darkness can overcome
Leader:
Stay with us, Lord, for it is evening,
Scouts:
and the day is almost over.
Leader:
Let your light scatter the darkness,
Scouts:
and illumine your Church.
Leader:
We have come to the setting of the sun,
Scouts:
and we look to the evening light.
Leader:
Blessed are you, 0 Lord our God, king of the universe,
Scouts:
who led your people Israel by a pillar of cloud by day
Scouts:
may his Word be a lamp to our feet and a light to our
Scouts:
and we, your creatures glorify you; Father, Son and
HYMN
("All Praise to Thee" or another hymn may be sung)
Lessons
Suggestions:
I John 1:5-7 or Matthew 5:14-16
Meditation
Scouts
and scouters, in turn, share the name of their favorite Bible story, Scripture
verse or hymn and its meaning for their life. A candle is lit after each sharing
OR
Someone
may read or deliver a devotional talk.
PRAYER
Leader:
Lord, now let your servant go in peace; your Word has been fulfilled. My own
eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every
people: a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people,
Israel. All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it
was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
OR
(Luther's
Evening Prayer may be spoken)
The Benediction
Leader:
The almighty and merciful Lord, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, bless
and preserve us.
Scouts:
Amen.