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IN HIS PRESENCE

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As we prepare to light the candle for peace in this year’s Advent journey, we remember the words of Jesus recorded in John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do ...

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The candles for the first two weeks of Advent are purple, representing a time of prayer, penance, and sacrifice in preparing for Christmas. The candle for the third week is pink, representing a shift to joy—the joy that ...

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THE LOVE THAT CAME CLOSE

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During this first week of Advent, we celebrate Hope — the fulfillment of God’s promise through the arrival of the Promised Messiah. That is why we light the Prophet’s purple candle: a reminder of a promise made and a pro...

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Christmas Eve

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Week 4 - Peace

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Week 3: Joy

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Week 2: Love

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When we speak of “hope” in our everyday lives, rarely does the word “confident” come to mind. Most of the time, when we speak of “hope,” we speak of wishful thinking.

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Genesis 3:15 NIV

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Isaiah 9:6 NIV\nFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.\n

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Luke 2:10-11 NIV\n\nBut the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. [11] Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the L...

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John 3:16 NIV\nFor God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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If ever there was a time our world needs hope, it is now. There has not been another time period in my lifetime when there seemed to be so much uncertainty. Society is fractured in almost every way one can imagine; racia...

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Isaiah 9:6 NIV

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Luke 2:10-11 NIV

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John 3:16 NIV

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Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV

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