Advent & Christmas Eve 2020

Advent is all about reflecting on how we can prepare our hearts and homes for Christ’s birth in the world today. It's a time for churches and families to remember ~ through prayer, reflections, and special music ~ what the true meaning of Jesus’ birth really is. When we observe Advent, we're invited to step away from our busy lives to consider how we commemorate His birth. It is also a time to reflect on the triumphant return of Jesus at the second coming.

One of the ways we can begin to prepare for a meaningful celebration of Christ’s birth is with the lighting of candles on the Advent wreath. The circular wreath of evergreen boughs reminds us of God’s forever love. The four outer candles - Hope, Peace, Joy, Love - will help us to focus on the true meaning of this holy season. Christmas Eve will bring the lighting of the inner candle, the Christ candle, to remind us that Jesus has come as the Light of the World.

Join us for the four Sundays of Advent as well as on Christmas Eve as Pastor Mike takes us through this season of miraculous celebration, exploring the importance of Jesus in our world and finding lessons in some of our favorite Christmas carols.

November 29, 2020
​Lighting the Candle of Hope

​"O Holy Night"

We start this Advent Season by looking at the phrase in one of the most popular carols of all time, "O Holy Night," where it says, "A thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn." We will look at Lamentations Chapter 3 to uncover the thrill of Hope we have in Christ! Merry Christmas!

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December 6, 2020
Lighting the Candle of Peace

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"

​"Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise; Join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

​Enjoy today’s worship and message: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."

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December 13, 2020
Lighting the Candle of Love

"Joy to the World"

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December 20, 2020
Lighting the Candle of Joy

"What Child is This?"

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December 24, 2020
Lighting the Christ Candle

"Silent Night"