HOPE 1st Sunday of Advent

Even though it is still November, it is the first Sunday of 

Advent.

 noun

a coming into place, view, or being; arrival:the advent of the holiday season.

Usually Advent . the coming of Christ into the world.

Advent, the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world.  (Advent Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com)

As I have done every year, I share with you what we do for church advent each Sunday.   Last year I did something different that I had been inspired to do.  This year I am back to the traditional, more simple advent.   I encourage you to find your own advent candles and/or wreath.

LIGHT THE FIRST PURPLE CANDLE

  “This candle represents HOPE.

 

                        Matthew 1:20-23

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)

 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,  And whose hope is the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7-8

           

                        Prayer

Heavenly Father we thank you for the hope that we have in You.  You were, are and will be forever the HOPE of the world! May all who are here place their hope in You and You alone. Amen

 🎵 Hope For Everyone Matt Maher