The Advent Wreath represents the circle of evergreens, having no end and bearing four candles, which reminds us of the eternal CHRIST, the LIGHT of the WORLD. Each Sunday in Advent a new candle is lighted until all four glow on the fourth Sunday.
The three purple or blue candles represent the darkness of a sinful world. The pink candles represent the coming of the light. On the first Sunday of Advent, the first dark-hued candle represents hope, reminding us of GOD'S promise that CHRIST is our hope and our salvation. On the second Sunday of Advent, the candle symbolizes peace, reminding us that JESUS is the "Prince of Peace". The third Advent candle represents JOY, reminding us of the angel's message, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of the great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a SAVIOR has been born to you, HE is CHRIST the LORD." (Luke 2:10)
The pink Advent candle symbolizes love, reminding us "For GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS one and only SON, that whoever believes in HIM shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
13714 FM 729; Avinger, Texas 75630 903/755-2513 / Pastor Dr. Gail Harrelson
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History of our Church
The first religious gathering place of the original pioneer families of the community is said to have been at the site of a sunken boulder, next to which the first crude log meeting house was constructed. Because of this boulder, the first structure was know as the "Old Rock Church".
About 1871, a larger one-room frame building replaced the log structure and the name was changed to Mims Chapel, after two brothers who were instrumental in procuring the six-acre tract of land. This white painted, one-room church remained in use until 1936, when a bad list to the structure necessitated its being torn down. The new church was built from the same material, except for necessary additions.
In January 1969, the old wooden building was torn down and replaced by a modern brick structure.
Mims Chapel maintains its strong historical background , while striving ever-forward to help spread God's glory and kingdom. Praise God in the highest! May Mims Chapel forever be the "Old Rock Church".
Written by: Fred Mckenzie
About 1871, a larger one-room frame building replaced the log structure and the name was changed to Mims Chapel, after two brothers who were instrumental in procuring the six-acre tract of land. This white painted, one-room church remained in use until 1936, when a bad list to the structure necessitated its being torn down. The new church was built from the same material, except for necessary additions.
In January 1969, the old wooden building was torn down and replaced by a modern brick structure.
Mims Chapel maintains its strong historical background , while striving ever-forward to help spread God's glory and kingdom. Praise God in the highest! May Mims Chapel forever be the "Old Rock Church".
Written by: Fred Mckenzie
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