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25.11.07 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent: Preparing the House

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Thanksgiving holiday is just over, and this is the time that many happily pull out the Christmas decorations and begin the house overhaul into a magical and sparkling abode, unthinkable for any time but Christmas! The first day of Advent is December 2nd this year, the Sunday of the “Prophecy” candle on the advent wreath….

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01.11.07 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Just Around The Corner!

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Can you believe it? Advent season is just around the bend, the dates for the Advent season of 2007 are as follows: • December 2 – First Sunday of Advent • December 9 – Second Sunday of Advent • December 16 – Third Sunday of Advent • December 23 – Fourth Sunday of Advent Christmas…

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06.10.07 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

A Jesse Tree

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Another addition to the advent season is this idea, a Jesse tree via Rocks In My Dryer blog. She describes some of what the company, Jesse Trees , provides in resources. For those unfamiliar with this tradition, a small tree is used to hang one symbolic ornament for each day of Advent. Some ideas for devotions…

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28.08.07 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Time to Think Christmas

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Some people think it is back to school time, but in holiday planning it is turning the corner of year and finding time to think about the coming Christmas celebration. The earlier one plans, the more consistently one implements each year, the more smoothly and joyful the holiday celebration. That is my opinion anyway. So…

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23.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Dec. 23

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1. Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! 2. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? Refrain 3. Come to Bethlehem…

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22.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Dec. 22

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Magi come to worship Sing “We Three Kings” carol, discuss the significance of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as alluded to in the carol.

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17.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Candle of Joy , Third Sunday

lovely to think + preparations

Today we begin the week of the candle of joy. What Is Joy? Joy has sometimes been a difficult concept for me, and from the Biblical stand point of “counting it all joy” when we suffer tribulations, it is probably a difficult concept for most anyone. We find joy to be one of the fruits…

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15.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Preparation, Meaning Of The Candles And Colors

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There are alternative meanings and colors for the advent wreath. Here are some that are followed by the couple who are doing the church service advent devotions each Sunday at our fellowship: 1st CANDLE- (purple) “CANDLE OF HOPE” 2nd CANDLE- (purple) “CANDLE OF PREPARATION” 3rd CANDLE- (pink) “CANDLE OF JOY” 4th CANDLE- (purple) “CANDLE OF…

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12.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Dec. 12, Peace In Jerusalem

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Pray for the peace of Jerusalem today. Thou Whose Birth A.C. Swinburne Thou whose birth on earth Angels sang to men, While the stars made mirth, Savior, at thy birth This day born again. As this night was bright With thy cradle-ray, Very light of light, Turn the wild world’s night To thy perfect day….

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09.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Gingerbread House

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Make Your Own Gingerbread House  -all the directions you need! Buy a Kit Or if you are pressed for time, and want something ready-made, consider a kit with all the making with none of the baking.

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