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The Journey of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany
Our journey begins December 3rd, the first Sunday of Advent. We mark the four Sundays of Advent
with scriptures filled with anticipation and wonder as we prepare for the coming of the Messiah.
Along our journey we will encounter the signposts of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The world of the
first Advent and today are not so different -in deep need of restoration and wholeness. We travel
through Advent guided by familiar scriptures, joyous music and images that remind us of the power
of God’s presence and that Emmanuel, God is with us, now and forever.
Worship Opportunities
DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 10
First Sunday of Advent: Hope
Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 and 10:50
Special music at 10:50 features,
Christa Engel on viola
DECEMBER 13 DECEMBER 17
Wednesday Evening : Advent Shadows 7 pm
A service of prayer, remembrance, silence and
communion.
The holidays can appear to have no room for us
to express our grief or acknowledge the losses
our world has experienced recently. This evening
we pause in the midst of the busy season to offer
prayers, to acknowledge our feelings and call
upon God’s strength and comfort.
DECEMBER 24 DECEMBER 31
Second Sunday of Advent: Peace
Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 and
10:50
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 and
10:50
Special Music at 10:50 – the Choir’s
Christmas Offering
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love
Sunday Morning Worship –
One service at 11 am
5th Sunday
Prayer Service at 11 am in the Sanctuary
Christmas Eve Services
7 pm in the Community Park
11 pm in the Sanctuary
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