The fourth candle, lit on the fourth Sunday of advent, is the Angel’s candle.
As we light this flame, we are reminded of the heavenly hosts that proclaimed Christ’s arrival with “Behold, I bring unto you good tiding of great joy!”
The Angel candle is also purple, reminding us that it was a King’s birth the angels were announcing.
Suggested Bible Reading: Ezekiel 34:23, Luke 2:15-20 and John10:11
Did you miss the video from Chuck on the Advent Wreath? View it here.
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Christmas Eve Services ~ December 24th 5:30 pm Children’s Service~Asbury & Wesley Choirs present “Room for Christmas” 7:00 pm Pre-Service Concert ~ Handbell & Piano Music 7:30 pm Family Service with Communion 10:30 pm Pre-Service Concert ~ Handbell & Piano Music 11:00 pm Candlelight Communion Worship Service |
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December 22 @ 5:30-6:00 pm December 23 @ 7:00-7:30 pm and 8:00-8:30 pm |
The first $5,000 of the Christmas offering will be designated for Pender’s Hypothermia Center expenses.
The remaining offering will be allocated equally to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) and UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
Please join us on December 14th at 5:00 PM for “Carols, Cookies, and Coffee” – the Handbell Ministry’s annual Christmas concert!
Refreshments will be served after the concert in the Fellowship Hall.
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