Lesson: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. In this season of expectation, we anticipate the birth of the Christ child by lighting candles of symbolic significance.
Today we light one purple candle, also known as the prophecy candle on our advent wreath. The candle is a reminder that God lovingly revealed Christ’s advent through the prophets hundreds of years before he was born. The color purple symbolizes penitence and royalty to remind us to prepare our hearts to receive our King.
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Prayer: Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation, give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen
Hymn: O Come O Come Emmanuel
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