From the Latin advenire (to reach, or to arrive), Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation but that expecting finds specific, repeated enun-ciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Emphasis on God’s purposes and hidden signs that that fulfillment will abound. “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea ...People will faint from fear… Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud.” Luke 21: 25,26
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
John the Baptist is shown as the herald of Jesus, preparing a way. “He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of ...Isaiah, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’” Luke 3: 3-5
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, the pink candle symbolizes the role of Jesus’ mother Mary. Even St. Paul lightens the liturgical mood, writing “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” Philippians 4:4,5
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Cradle and cross are connected this Sunday, with St Paul reminding us that Advent brings a baby whose death is already planned. “It is by God’s will we have bee sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews10:10 ~~Celebrate, Augsburg Fortress
From the Latin advenire (to reach, or to arrive), Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation but that expecting finds specific, repeated enun-ciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Emphasis on God’s purposes and hidden signs that that fulfillment will abound. “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea ...People will faint from fear… Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud.” Luke 21: 25,26
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
John the Baptist is shown as the herald of Jesus, preparing a way. “He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of ...Isaiah, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’” Luke 3: 3-5
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, the pink candle symbolizes the role of Jesus’ mother Mary. Even St. Paul lightens the liturgical mood, writing “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” Philippians 4:4,5
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Cradle and cross are connected this Sunday, with St Paul reminding us that Advent brings a baby whose death is already planned. “It is by God’s will we have bee sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews10:10 ~~Celebrate, Augsburg Fortress
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From the Latin advenire (to reach, or to arrive), Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation but that expecting finds specific, repeated enun-ciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Emphasis on God’s purposes and hidden signs that that fulfillment will abound. “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea ...People will faint from fear… Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud.” Luke 21: 25,26
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
John the Baptist is shown as the herald of Jesus, preparing a way. “He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of ...Isaiah, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’” Luke 3: 3-5
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, the pink candle symbolizes the role of Jesus’ mother Mary. Even St. Paul lightens the liturgical mood, writing “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” Philippians 4:4,5
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Cradle and cross are connected this Sunday, with St Paul reminding us that Advent brings a baby whose death is already planned. “It is by God’s will we have bee sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews10:10 ~~Celebrate, Augsburg Fortress
From the Latin advenire (to reach, or to arrive), Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation but that expecting finds specific, repeated enun-ciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Emphasis on God’s purposes and hidden signs that that fulfillment will abound. “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea ...People will faint from fear… Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud.” Luke 21: 25,26
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
John the Baptist is shown as the herald of Jesus, preparing a way. “He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of ...Isaiah, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’” Luke 3: 3-5
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, the pink candle symbolizes the role of Jesus’ mother Mary. Even St. Paul lightens the liturgical mood, writing “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” Philippians 4:4,5
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Cradle and cross are connected this Sunday, with St Paul reminding us that Advent brings a baby whose death is already planned. “It is by God’s will we have bee sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews10:10 ~~Celebrate, Augsburg Fortress
From the Latin advenire (to reach, or to arrive), Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation but that expecting finds specific, repeated enun-ciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Emphasis on God’s purposes and hidden signs that that fulfillment will abound. “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea ...People will faint from fear… Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud.” Luke 21: 25,26
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
John the Baptist is shown as the herald of Jesus, preparing a way. “He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of ...Isaiah, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’” Luke 3: 3-5
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, the pink candle symbolizes the role of Jesus’ mother Mary. Even St. Paul lightens the liturgical mood, writing “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” Philippians 4:4,5
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Cradle and cross are connected this Sunday, with St Paul reminding us that Advent brings a baby whose death is already planned. “It is by God’s will we have bee sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews10:10 ~~Celebrate, Augsburg Fortress