2025 Advent Season

2025 Advent Season Calendar & Events

A Message from the Pastor….

Advent, a term derived from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming“ or “arrival“, marks a deeply significant season in the Christian calendar. Spanning the four weeks leading up to Christmas, it is a time of preparation and anticipation, inviting believers to reflect on the dual meaning of Christ’s coming: his humble birth in Bethlehem and his promised return as the eternal king and righteous judge.

At its heart, Advent is a season of hope. The lighting of each candle on the Advent wreath symbolizes, drawing near to the light of Christ, breaking into the darkness of the world. The circular wreath of evergreen reminds us of God‘s unending love  and the eternal life offered through Jesus. Each candle represents the key theme – hope, peace, joy, and love – serving as weekly reminders of the transformative power of God‘s promises.

Advent ultimately leads to the celebration of Christmas – marked by our candlelight service on Christmas Eve – when God‘s promise is fulfilled in the birth of Jesus even as this moment is one of great joy, advent keeps hearts anchored to the ongoing hope of Christ second coming. This dual focus gives the season is profound depth, blending joy with reflection and expectation with fulfillment. I hope you make plans to be present each Sunday beginning on November 30th!

Ron

Advent Events

• 1st Sunday of Advent
  • November 30, 2025
  • Introduction to Advent - Scott & Kristi Warren
  • Symbols of the Season– Advent Wreath
  • Lighting of the Advent Candle/ Reading - The Nevels Family
  • Lay Reader - Susan Savage
• 2nd Sunday of Advent

  • December 7, 2025
  • Symbols of the Season– Crismons Tree
  • Lighting of the Advent Candle/ Reading - Gwen & Jimmy Ellis
  • Lay Reader - Cindy Nelson
• 3rd Sunday of Advent

  • December 14, 2025
  • Symbols of the Season– Evergreens
  • Lighting of the Advent Candle/ Reading - The Baricev Family
  • Lay Reader- Crystal Dewey
• 4th Sunday of Advent

  • December 21, 2025
  • Symbols of the Season– The Nativity
  • Lighting of the Advent Candle/ Reading - The Webster Family
  • Lay Reader - Gary Bryant
• Christmas Eve Service

  • December 24, 2025
  • Lighting of the Advent Candle/ Reading - The Galle Family
• Lay Readers
  • Alicia Green
  • Thom Thetford
  • Nancy Green
  • Scott Holden
  • Paul Lebatard
  • Myrna Lynne Baricev
  • Asa Schmidt

Please contact Kristi Or Bro. Ron if you’d like to serve as a reader or usher during the Christmas Eve Service.