During Advent our worship will prepare us for the coming of the Christ who is already present in our lives, but hopeful will be present in a new and deeper way if we prepare ourselves. Each week we’ll focus on a different dimension of Christ’s presence in our lives.
The themes, scripture, sermon and anthem for each Sunday of Advent are:
November 28: Being/Becoming a People of Hope
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44
Meditation: Hope for the Present
Anthem: “The Coming of the Lord” by Pepper Choplin
December 5: Being/Becoming a People of Peace
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12
Meditation: A Peace More Than Peace
Anthem: “Light of Peace” by Joel Raney
December 12: Being/Becoming a People of Justice
Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11; Luke 1:47-55
Meditation: Justice for the Lowly
Anthem: “Emmanuel” by Michael W. Smith
December 19: Being/Becoming a People of Faith
Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16; Matthew 1:18-25
Meditation: Faith in Action
Anthem: “Come Though Long Expected Jesus” arr. By David G. Shreiner
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