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Download the PDF Dec. 18, 2024 What Does the Fourth Advent Candle Stand for? In contemporary Western Christianity, the typical Advent wreath has four candles inside an evergreen wreath. Each one is lit during a new week of Advent and has a particular meaning attached to it. Candle 1 is purple, known as “the Prophet’s Candle,” and it stands for hope. Candle 2 is purple, known as “the Bethlehem Candle,” and stands for peace. Candle 3 is pink or rose-colored, known as “the Shepherd’s Candle,” and stands for…

Download the PDF Dec. 11, 2024 The third week of Advent The third week of the season is characterized by joy. The third candle lit during this week is usually pink, signifying the joy that comes from the nearing celebration of Christmas. Often referred to as the “Shepherd’s Candle,” it emphasizes the joy announced by the angels at Jesus’ birth.This week serves as a vibrant reminder for Christians to experience and share joy amidst life’s challenges and to celebrate the…

Download PDF Dec. 4, 2024 The second week of Advent The second week of Advent centers on the theme of peace. The second candle, often referred to as the “Bethlehem Candle,” is lit to symbolize the peace that Christ brings to the world. This week encourages believers to reflect on the idea of peace in their lives and communities. The focus during the second week is not only on the peace of Christ but also on how individuals can contribute…

Download the PDF Nov. 27, 2024The first week of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical season. Advent Sunday is what many Christians call the first day of Advent. The theme of the first week of Advent is hope. This theme emphasizes the hope Christians have in the coming of Christ, reminiscent of the anticipation of the Messiah in the Old Testament. It is also a time of reflection and prayer, as individuals and communities prepare their hearts and…

Download the PDF Remembrance Day was last Monday, and despite this being 2 days later, we should all never forget. We must remember every day of the freedoms that we enjoy and the cost of human life that happened so that we may live as we do. Let us always be grateful to those who served and lay down their lives for us. NO LONGER HEREAs bullets pierce their human fleshWounds too deep to bandage dress,The last vision seen before…

Download the Weekly News Here Nov. 6, 2024 What a glorious day it was yesterday. I could not get over the fact that in November we reached 24 degrees Celsius. I was actually walking Miss E. in a tee shirt. Wish every day would be like this one throughout the winter. The downside to yesterday was the wind and the fact that leaves from down the street were blowing onto my lawn as it was being mowed. It was really…

Download Here Made for Immortality Gratitude is the secret to experiencing pleasure that truly satisfies. By Alice von Hildebrand Have you ever thought about pleasure? Usually, we think of pleasure as consisting of physical satisfaction. But let’s say you eat a really delicious meal. Where is the pleasure, really? Not in your foot. Your big toe doesn’t enjoy the food. When you listen to music (and when I say music I mean classical music – I cannot tell you the joy I…

Download it in PDF Oct. 23, 2024 At yesterday’s bible study, the 5th episode contained the story of Mary and Martha. Quite a bit of discussion ensued with some not understanding why Jesus rebuked Martha who was working hard to serve her guests while Jesus was teaching. I, myself, felt bad for Martha in that her guests needed to be served, and she was getting no help from her sister Mary. Why could Jesus not have invited her to sit…

Download the PDF Oct. 16, 2024 Have you ever watched an historical movie and felt compelled to research what really happened? There have been many times while I have watched TV that I had more questions related to that show’s content. Case in point: I have just finished the Netflix series entitled KAOS, which is a very modern take on Greek mythology. We had Zeus, Hera, Orpheus, and Medusa, to name just a few. I was compelled to research these…

Download the PDF version Oct. 9, 2024 As we are about to sit with loved ones for Thanksgiving dinner, here is an article I found online by Tony Robbins on being thankful and grateful. “Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year. It’s the start of the holiday season, a chance to get together with loved ones, and a time to eat plenty of delicious food. For some, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety…

Download the PDF Oct. 2, 2024 As I announced in church last Sunday, the Search Team has chosen one of the applicants to become our new Director of Music Ministry. Without a doubt, Boris Treivus outshone all other applicants in both his expertise on the organ as well as his experience in directing choirs. This was not an easy process for the Search Team. Unfortunately, the Search took all summer to conclude. Vacations by both the team and applicants made…

 Sept. 25, 2024  In keeping with Pastor Eric’s sermon “Rein in Your Tongues” here is an article about taming one’s anger.  Scripture to Tame Your Temper  Norman Vincent Peale  It is very important what you do when angry. Your action rides, to a large extent, on the destiny of your life. You can stir up trouble, make enemies, ruin chances or make yourself sick.  On the contrary, by proper handling of anger you can keep situations under control, cement friendships,…