Reflections upon a caravan to Bethlehem

Posted on December 9, 2018 by ginny

According to the Christian calendar, it is Advent, the season observed in many Christian churches as a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

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The Advent Wreath: Light Coming Into The World

Posted on December 8, 2018 by ginny

The birth of the Advent Wreath is traced back to the 16th Century and first utilized among German Lutherans. The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent.

Three candles are purple, (though originally three candles were red) representing Expectation or Love, Hope and Purity. One candle is rose in color which represents Joy and is celebrated on Gaudete Sunday.

The Christ candle is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day reminding Christians that Jesus is the light of the world. The Advent wreath is wrapped in rich symbolism. The wreath itself is shaped in a circle, a reminder of the eternal existence of God.

Reminder: Shop Amazon And Earn Extra $$ To Benefit St Nick’s

Posted on December 8, 2018 by ginny

If you are like millions of others in this country, a click of the keyboard has you connected to Amazon and the shopping begins.

Remember to go to our webpage (www.StNicholasEpiscopal.org or www.OneBreadOneBody.org) first and use the Amazon link provided on the lower left side of the page. Each purchase we make brings a little extra revenue to our church. And, we all agree…every little bit helps.