PPT-Fourth Sunday of Advent

Year B 2 Samuel 7111 16 Luke 146b55 or Psalm 8914 1926 Romans 162527 Luke 12638 Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me 2 Samuel 716a. How will you and your family get ready for Christmas? . During Advent we get ready for the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day.. Together, we are going to learn about how the world prepared for Jesus’ arrival.. Lighting the Menorah. December . 6 . – December . 14. SHAMAS Candle is lit first.. The . Shamas. Candle is used to light the other candles. Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian armies. . . 2016. 29. Nov. 30. Nov. 1. Dec. 2. Dec. 3. Dec. 4. Dec. 6. Dec. 7. Dec. 11. Dec. 10. Dec. 9. Dec. 8. Dec. 12. Dec. 13. Dec. 18. Dec. 17. Dec. 15. Dec. 14. Dec. 16. Dec. 27. Nov. 28. Nov. 23. Running time: 2m 45s. Sound required.. Click to start. Do not press click again.. The church’s year has come to an end . . .. Green . changes . . . .. The mood changes from . celebration and hope . . . . –. December 24, . 2014. Four Weeks. Happy New (Liturgical) Year!. Themes:. Longing, Waiting. Hopeful . A. nticipation, Preparing. Color:. . Violet/Pink. Tone:. . Hushed, Quiet, Reflective. Video: Advent in Two Minutes. Keith Bistodeau. Overview of Today. Opening Prayer. Session Content. Family Discussion. Closing Prayer. Opening Prayer. In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit. Amen.. God of hope, who brought love into this . Presented by Taylor W. Burton-Edwards. Director of Worship Resources. 8:30 p.m. EDT. 7:30 pm CDT. 6:30 pm MDT. 5:30 pm PDT. Thanks to Generous Givers. This webinar is provided as a service of Discipleship Ministries and is funded through generous World Service apportionment giving by local United Methodist congregations. . Advent in 2 minutes. Invite Scripture into your home. SCRIPTURE. Anticipation & Preparation. Isaiah 11:1-10 “The calf and the young lion shall browse together, with a little child to lead them.”. Symbols. SHAPE:.  The circular shape of the wreath, without beginning or end, symbolizes God’s complete and unending love for us—a love that sent his Son into the world to redeem us from the curse of sin.  It also represents eternal life which becomes ours through faith in Jesus Christ.. READER 1:. In the first week of Advent we are reminded to ‘stay awake’ and ready for the coming of Jesus. As we light the first candle on our Advent wreath let us remember that Jesus is the light of our world. May we always be ready to welcome him into our lives.. (The Hope, Peace, and Joy candles should be lit before the service begins.). Lighting the Fourth Advent Candle. . One Today let our hearts join together as we light the . candle . of Love.. Many We seek God’s love to help us heal a broken world.. 3. Advent Wreath/Koru. Leader:. . Living God as your people here in Aotearoa, we gather in this time of expectation. . With Simeon and Anna . we wait and we hope. (. Light the first Advent Candle). Place this calendar on your fridge and use a magnet to count down the days29Light the 1st Advent candle giving thanks for Jesus our Hope 1st Sunday in Advent30Ask a loved one how you can pray fo We know that ADVENT means COMING and we know that Christmas is coming but the season of Advent reminds us there is more to Christmas preparations than gift lists frantic shopping school plays and part