Dec. 24, 2024
The fifth candle of Advent, also known as the Christ candle, is a white candle that is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to represent the birth of Jesus. It is usually placed in the center of the Advent wreath and is larger than the other candles.
The Christ candle symbolizes the light and purity of Jesus Christ, and represents the hope, peace, joy, and love that he brings. It is a reminder of the prophecy that Jesus would be the Light of the World, and a call to celebrate his birth with gratitude and reverence.
Not all Advent wreaths include a fifth candle, but the tradition is becoming more widespread. The Advent wreath is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the four weeks of Advent, and the lighting of the candles is often accompanied by Bible readings, prayers, and devotional time.
Dear Lord Jesus, Light of the world, As we light this candle, we acknowledge Your love and kindness. We acknowledge Your coming and Your sacrifice, and we celebrate Your resurrection and the gifts of Your Word and the Spirit. we pray that Your light enlightens our minds and spirits.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GoFundMe for Shannon Jarvis
Shannon Jarvis has been dealing with serious health issues for all of her life and has endured major hardships and setbacks in her health in the last three years, especially. She recently came home from more than a two year stay in the hospital in 2022-2024, that has left her with the inability to walk, indefinitely, at the age of 34.
Now that she is home in her parents’ house, she is confined to her bedroom as the house and bathroom are not wheelchair accessible. Another friend and I have started a GoFundMe for Shannon to raise money for a bathroom renovation, to make her bathroom wheelchair accessible so she can live more comfortably in her home.
The link for the GoFundMe for Shannon is here:
https://gofund.me/9ef554f3
Donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time.
Jennifer Lunardo
Prayer Roster
We are looking for additional congregants to help with the Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession. If you feel that you would like to volunteer to read this prayer occasionally on a Sunday morning, please speak to Bob
Twynam. This is not a difficult task, as this prayer can be found on the Presbyterian Church in Canada’s website. All you have to do is print it off and you are set. OR if you feel that you would like to make up your own prayer, you are most welcome to do so.