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 The Christian new year begins with the season of Advent,
which starts on the Sunday nearest to November 30. This season of preparation for the celebration of
Christmas takes its name
from the Latin word which means "coming," referring to the coming
of Christ. There are two themes to this
coming:
- The first coming, when Jesus Christ was born
at Christmas, and
- The second coming at the end of the world when
Jesus Christ will return in judgment.
Advent is a time of spiritual preparation because
Christ still is coming — coming into our hearts by grace to
redeem and judge us now. Originally, Advent was a season of penitential preparation
for Baptism, but since the sixth century it has been the time
of preparation for Christmas. Although the
penitential character has endured, Advent is primarily
a season of solemn joy and of anticipation. The traditional
liturgical color is purple, the purple of majesty which heralds
the coming of the King of kings.
2011 Advent and Christmas at Hope
Sunday, November 27 - First Sunday of Advent
8:15 am & 11:00 a.m.
Worship Services
Sunday, December 4 - Second Sunday of Advent
8:15 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services
5:00 p.m. Family Advent Celebration
Saturday, December 10
8:30 a.m. Children's Breakfast with Santa - Pancakes,
crafts, and time with Santa.
Bring your cameras to catch
those special moments with Santa! Reservations required.
Sunday, December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent
8:15 am & 11:00 am Services
12:00 p.m. A Cup of Christmas Tea for women of all ages
Sunday, December 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:15 & 11:00 a.m. A Festival of Carols with combined choirs and orchestra
Saturday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
6:00 p.m. Family Candlelight Communion Service - Youth Choir
and Handbells
8:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service -Adult Choir,
Handbells, and Instruments
THERE IS NO 11:00 P.M. SERVICE THIS YEAR
Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day
11:00 a.m. One Worship Service Only (No Christian Education)
Sunday, January 1 - New Years Day
11:00 a.m. One Worship Service Only (No Christian Education)
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