There are five unlit candles in the Advent wreath. Each candle represents Christmas gifts to us from GOD. We light the candle of Peace to remind us that it is only by following CHRIST that true peace can be found.
CHRIST brings the peace of GOD to us. HE calls us to share HIS peace with others.
We light the candle of Joy to remind us that GOD gives joy to every heart that to remind us that GOD gives joy to every heart that abides in HIM.
As Mary rejoiced in the birth of JESUS - so HIS birth brings us joy. GOD calls us to share HIS joy with each other.
We light the candle of Love to remind us that JESUS is GOD'S gift of love to us - and that in HIM, the light of love triumphs over darkness.
Love never fails. It transforms all those who give it and receive it. GOD calls us to share HIS love with one another.
We light the candle of Hope to remind us of the promises made by all the prophets that GOD would raise up a SAVIOR for HIS people Israel.
CHRIST is our hope and our salvation. HE calls us to share our hope in HIM with everyone.
We now light the CHRIST candle to remind us that the light of the world was born long ago in Bethlehem. We are grateful for the gifts of peace, joy, love, hope, and especially for the light of JESUS CHRIST that shines in our hearts.
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