The Third Week of Advent Come, Lord Jesus, Come! Come and visit your people. We await with earnest expectation of your coming. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God, and my spirit rejoices in you my Savior. Luke 1:46b-47 There is a profound difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is circumstantial. It’s easy to …
The Second Week of Advent Come, Lord Jesus, Come! Come and visit your people. We await with earnest expectation of your coming. “And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” Luke 1:45 (NRSV) Mary was indeed blessed to be the mother of …
The First Week of Advent Come, Lord Jesus, Come! Come and visit your people. We await with earnest expectation of your coming. “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light — on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2) Advent, we begin by lighting one …
Advent Candles and Meaning The first candle, which is purple, symbolizes hope. It is sometimes called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah. The second candle, also purple, represents faith. It is called the “Bethlehem …
Advent Invitation from the Bishop As we come joyfully into this Holy Season, we call Advent. I am conflicted in my spirit. On one hand, we wait patiently for the coming of the Lord. Yet, on the other hand, we are waiting expecting changes to happen all around us. I am conflicted because I want …
Advent 2018 Reflections Advent and Adam and Eve- 12/3/2018 Advent and Covenant – 12/5/2018 Advent and Exodus – 12/7/2018
Second Sunday of Advent Reflection By Rev. Dr. Trevor D. Alexander “Make ready the way…clear a straight path.” (Mark 1:2) “Zechariah proclaim: And you, little child, will be called a prophet of God Most High, you will go ahead of the Lord, to prepare the way before Him….” Luke 3:1-6 During this time of the …
2018 Easter Pastoral Letter Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord, your labor is not in vain. –1 Corinthians 15:58 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we reflect on the actions of the women early on Easter morning, the …
Sunday, December 4, 2016 2nd Sunday of Advent TWO PURPLE CANDLE We light these candles because, like God’s people centuries ago, we need a Savior who will forgive our sins and restore our hearts. Opening prayer God of mercy and compassion, in your Son Jesus Christ you have revealed yourself as a God of people. …
