Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, when we light the Love candle. Our worship series for this Advent season is "Christmas Through the Lens of Hollywood". We'll reflect on how the traditional themes of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) are viewed through the lens of some of Hollywood's favorite Christmas movies. The humble service of a red-nosed reindeer, of a man sharing with others in need, and that of an unexpected mother, all give us glimpses of the love of God. As we light the fourth candle of Advent, let us reflect on the immense love of our God as we await the arrival of a very special baby.
Today is the third Sunday of Advent, when we light the Joy candle. Our worship series for this Advent season is "Christmas Through the Lens of Hollywood". We'll reflect on how the traditional themes of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) are viewed through the lens of some of Hollywood's favorite Christmas movies. Buddy the Elf ("Elf") knew how to spread Christmas cheer, and after the Grinch's heart grew, he experienced joy with the Whos ("How The Grinch Stole Christmas"). As we light the third candle of Advent, let us carry joy into our world – the Joy of Christmas, the joy of our Savior's birth, and the joy of our redemption! Let us carry such joy into the world that all people may catch the Spirit of God!
Today is the second Sunday of Advent, when we light the Peace candle. Our worship series for this Advent season is "Christmas Through the Lens of Hollywood". We'll reflect on how the traditional themes of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) are viewed through the lens of some of Hollywood's favorite Christmas movies. Our lives can be marked by peace, even when our circumstance might prove to the contrary.
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, when we light the Hope candle. Our worship series for this Advent season is "Christmas Through the Lens of Hollywood". We'll reflect on how the traditional themes of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) are viewed through the lens of some of Hollywood's favorite Christmas movies. The story of George Bailey as told in the Frank Capra classic "It's a Wonderful Life" emphasizes Hope over despair and sadness.