Help us light the Advent Wreaths from Home
Published on November 19, 2021 • Michelle Voelker
As Advent gets closer, we are asking for your help in lighting the wreath! Being unable to attend worship in person doesn’t mean you have to be isolated or that your contribution is less valuable. Help us strengthen our connection with you during the Advent season by submitting a video of yourself or your household lighting the candles on your wreath at home. The video will then be played during the wreath-lighting portion of worship services. There is no limit to the number of videos we can accept! Please send videos by Tuesday of each week so Amy has time to edit. If you want more information, please contact Pastor Mike or Emma.
You can use your cell phone to record the video, or something fancier if you like!
If you would like to participate, you can find the First Advent Reading below, and all of the readings on page 10 of the Advent Newsletter, so you can get started at your convenience! Each week’s readings will also be posted in the prior week’s announcements and enews for your convenience.
The reading for November 28, the First Week of Advent is:
Blessed are you, God of Jacob, for you promise to transform weapons of war into implements of planting and harvest and to teach us your way of peace; you promise that our night of sin is far gone and that your day of salvation is dawning. As we light the first candle on this wreath, wake us from our sleep, wrap us in your light, empower us to live honorably, and guide us along your path of peace. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. Amen.