Advent Begins With Hope

We began Advent on Sunday in worship by lighting the first candle in the wreath and singing Advent hymns. It's wonderful to see children like Maya bringing in the light of Christ and Colton studiously lighting the first candle.


"Hope is a star that shines in the night," we sing and that theme is reflected in this banner, which was hung on Saturday by the crew that also put greens all over the sanctuary.

Meanwhile, in the hallway, the Tree of Warmth waits to be decorated with scarves, gloves, hats, mittens and other items that will be distributed to Isaiah 58 clients.

Upcoming Advent events include

• Prayer shawl ministry group, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m.
• Soul Care, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
  
• Elders circle, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.
  
• Advent event with a chicken and dumpling dinner, dessert, hot cider and gingerbread house building, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.
• Reading circle, Dec. 19, 10 a.m.-noon at 6 North Coffee.
  
• Pastor's open house, Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m.
• Christmas eve candlelight worship, caroling on Flora Place and treats at the Kreuger's, 6:30 p.m.

Remember to download a copy of the Advent Devotional from this page, or pick up a printed copy at church. Inspiring reading, some of it written by people you know!