December 26- Christ Candle Jim: Glory to God in the Highest People: And on earth peace, goodwill toward men. Jim: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. People: Glory be. To God on High. Jim: For unto you is born this day...

  December 19- Angel’s/Peace Candle 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. The fourth candle of Advent is called the “Angel Candle” and symbolizes peace. This name comes from the...

It’s been a hard couple of years, hasn’t it? As a nation, we’ve been through a lot. I know you have been through a lot too. It’s been tempting to throw up our hands in despair. Our current cultural mood reminds me of the old classic Christmas poem by Henry...

Shepherd’s/Joy Candle Luke 2:10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” “Rejoice: the Lord is nigh.” As Christmas draws near, the Church emphasizes the joy which should be in our hearts over...

Bethlehem/Faith Candle Psalm 46:10-11…Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ arrival as...