Advent and Christmas 2025
The word “advent” means coming, making this the season of waiting for Jesus to come. This season is an opportunity for us to acknowledge that all is not right in the world and in our own lives. We are waiting for our Saviour to come into our broken world and our broken lives to make all things new. This Advent we will wait for Jesus with the advent songs of Isaiah, Hannah, Mary, Zechariah, and the angels, and through these songs discover the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christmas.
Advent 1: Sunday, November 30, 2025 - Isaiah's Song - A Song of Hope - Isaiah 9:2-7
"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned." - Isaiah 9:2
Advent 2: Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Hannah's Song - A Song of Peace - 1 Samuel 2:1-10
“The Lord brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up.
The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s; on them he has set the world." - 1 Samuel 2:6-8
Advent 3: Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Mary's Song - A Song of Joy - Luke 1:46-55
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name." - Luke 1:46-49
Advent 4: Sunday, December 21, 2025 - Zechariah's Song - A Song of Love - Luke 1:67-79
"And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven
to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” - Luke 1:76-79
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025 - The Angel's Song - A Song of Christmas
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” - Luke 2:13-14
Sunday, December 28, 2025 - Simeon's Song
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” - Luke 2:29-32
Special Services:
December 21st at 4 pm - Candlelight Community Christmas
Join us for casual, candlelight Christmas service of carols and readings in the fellowship hall. We will also have simple Christmas crafts, hot chocolate and Christmas baking. For those of all ages welcome!