Nov 30–Dec 21

Let Every Heart Prepare a Throne— As we enter the Advent Season we prepare for the coming of Jesus as the Child of Bethlehem. We observe the “four Sundays of Advent,” as well as the four candles on our Advent wreath. We remember the promise of Christ to return to his people in power and glory, just as He had once come among them in lowliness and humility. The coming of the King serves as a sacred invitation for His people to make appropriate preparation for His arrival. 

Many of the hymns of the Advent season reflect the theme of holy preparation. In the classic Advent hymn, “Arise, O Christian People,” we sing: “Prepare my heart, Lord Jesus, Turn not from me aside, and help me to receive You This blessed Advent-tide.” Part of that preparation comes in the form of looking thoughtfully at our lives and repenting of the sins that weigh down our hearts and oppress us in some way. In this study we ask for “A Heart OPENED, CLEANSED, HUMBLED, and PREPARED to meet its King.”

Dec 3–Dec 17

Bible Songs of Christmas—Did you know that the Bible has songs of Christmas? They were sung to announce Christ’s birth. We have only the words of those songs, not the music, but Christian composers through the ages have set those words to music. This year we look at the background and words of those songs to help us prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. 

Find more information on our Christmas Services page.