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First Sunday in Advent

The Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us The Season of Advent focuses on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and this first Sunday establishes this theme for the rest of the season. The Son of God came long ago to be our Savior, “a righteous Branch,” descended […]

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THE ADVENT WREATH

The Advent wreath is a contribution of the German and Scandinavian traditions.  It developed out of the simple use of an evergreen spray of fir, spruce, balsam, or pine placed near the hearth.  The wreath is plain, without any ornamentation of ribbon or bow.  The evergreen of the wreath represents […]

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THE GUIDING STAR TO THE WORLD’S SAVIOR

Stars. They sparkle above us on clear nights. Some people look to the stars as gods, believing they hold the answers to life. Sailors once depended on stars to steer their ships home. It is God who created the stars. God once created a special star for a glorious purpose. […]

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