Lent By Candlelight – Hope in the Darkness

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We reverently think of Lent as a time of darkness. We treasure the deep meditations and rich music that point to the price of our salvation. “Hope in the Darkness” is a program for believers to gather and remember the darkness of our guilt, pain, and unbelief. Meditate on Peter’s denial as he was sifted by Satan. Sit with Mary in her grief that was prophesied by Simeon. Hear the confession of a Roman centurion and remember the power of the cross to save unbelievers. But most of all, see Jesus who purchased hope and the forgiveness of sins because he loves us.

 

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Advent By Candlelight – Unwrapping the Names of Jesus

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Jesus, King of kings, Immanuel, Prince of Peace—we hear these names referring to God’s Son often during this time of year. They’re in the hymns we sing, the passages preached, the words on our lips. Do we ever stop to consider what they mean? In fact, each name reveals to us truth. They remind us of what God has accomplished. Each name confesses something uniquely special that he has done for you and for me.

This Advent by Candlelight program seeks to focus our attention right on Jesus by taking a deeper look—through Scripture, narrative, and song—at the names we hear him often called during Advent. Each name reveals a priceless gift just waiting to be opened and treasured for a lifetime. Each name is a perfect gift to unwrap.

 

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Moments of Comfort

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This special worship service is designed to bring comfort to those who have experienced the devastating pain of infant loss. Through Scriptures of lament and sorrow, responsive readings, hymns, and prayers, it helps those attending give voice to their grief. It also offers God’s help and hope for the future so that those who grieve know they are not alone. God speaks tenderly in his Word to bring comfort and strength.

Advent By Candlelight – Christmas Begins With Christ

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They’re everywhere this time of year. We can’t turn on the radio or push our cart through the grocery store without hearing them. They adorn homes and porches and waiting rooms. They pile up beneath our Christmas tree and fill our mailboxes. What are they? They are the traditional sights and sounds and trappings of Christmas: the festive carols, the sparkling lights and glowing candles, the glittering trees and garland, the gifts wrapped in shiny paper, the annual Christmas card.

But where did these Christmas traditions come from? And what do they mean to us today? This Advent by Candlelight program will dig into the origins of our Christmas traditions and—through Scripture, story, and song—remind us how these traditions all point to Jesus, the light of the world. After all, he’s the whole reason we celebrate. He’s the good news we share with others. Because Christmas begins with CHRIST!

 

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Women’s Bible Study – Biblical Hospitality

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Biblical Hospitality Bible Study
In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on the “Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” He talked about the increasingly prevalent feelings of isolation, invisibility, and insignificance and offered small steps to strengthen our relationships and rebuild social connection. But since this is a secular document, there are two key pieces missing: our relationship with God and how that affects our relationships with those around us. In this study, we’ll look at how practicing biblical hospitality creates a bridge to the “isolated, invisible, and insignificant.” In contrast to the modern concept of hosting, biblical hospitality sees the needs of others and responds from the rich pool of blessings received from Jesus. As women, we tend to be relational and often have God-given gifts that make us more aware of and sensitive to the feelings of those around us. To nurture, encourage, and equip that tendency, this study will expand your understanding of biblical hospitality, demonstrate what it looks like, and provide practical application for your life.