Chuck Knows Church — Baptism. What is the meaning of the sacrament of baptism? What’s best: sprinkled, dunked or poured? Chuck will explain a little about this important ancient act and perhaps have a surprise along the way.
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The Baptismal Font
Next time you’re at Pender, see if you can spot the baptismal font. Know anything about it, other than there’s water in there?
Chuck will explain a little about this important piece of church furniture.
Epiphany ~ Chuck Knows Church
One of the least understood Christian days of the year. Chuck provides some insight while having an epiphany of his own.
Pender’s Chrismon Trees
Chrismon Tree. Did you know that Pender has a Chrismon Tree in the sanctuary during Advent and at Christmas time?
Do you know what do those symbols mean on the tree? Who made them and why?
Ornaments made from Christian symbols (or Chrismons, a contraction for ‘Christ monograms’) were first developed by Frances Spencer and the women of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA. Many churches display a Chrismon tree during the Advent and Christmas season decorated with handmade ornaments.
Pender’s ornaments were made by our Prayer Shawl Ministry in 2013 (At that time, it was called Casting God’s Love). This is a sample of what they made using a technique called counted cross stitch:
In the video below, Chuck talks about the Chrismon Tree.
Sunday November 30 Is the Beginning of Advent
Sunday, November 30, 2025 is the First Sunday in Advent.
The first Candle of the Advent Wreath is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, on November 30 this year. It is called the Prophecy Candle and reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born. The candle’s purple color represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.
Suggested Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Chuck Knows Church — ADVENT WREATH. Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle…pink?
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