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First Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 by Rev. Sheila

First Sunday of Advent 

December 2nd  

Today we light the first candle of the Advent wreath. This is the candle of HOPE. With Christians around the world, we use this light to help us prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of God’s Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. May we receive God’s light as we hear the words of the prophet Isaiah: 

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shined.”Isaiah 9:2 

Let us pray: 

Lord as we look to the birth of Jesus, grant that the light of your love for us will help us to become lights in the lives of those around us. Prepare our hearts for the joy and gladness of your coming, for Jesus is our hope. Amen. 

Advent and the Christmas Season

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 by Rev. Sheila