Week 3 – March 23-29
John 2:1-5:47 – Radical Grace: Signs of a New Way The Text in Context These chapters in John's Gospel showcase Jesus' authority and his willingness to cross social and religious…
Week 2 – March 16-22
John 1:1-51 – The Word Among Us: Embracing God’s Expansive Love The Text in Context The Gospel of John, unlike the other three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), focuses on…
Week 1 – March 9-15
Introducing the Gospel of John: Setting the Stage Before diving into the individual passages of John, it's helpful to have an overview of the Gospel itself. This introductory lesson will…
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Litany 1st Reader: On this holy night we light all four candles in the Advent wreath. The candle of Hope. (Light the…
Advent Week 4: A Week of Love
Advent Week 4: A Week of Love The fourth candle on an Advent wreath, usually purple, is often called the candle of love. Christmas happened because of God’s great love…
Advent Week 3: A Week of Joy
Advent Week 3: A Week of Joy The third candle on an Advent wreath, usually pink, symbolizes joy. Christmas excitement is building as the holiday quickly approaches. Read aloud Luke…
Advent Week 2: A Week of Preparation
Advent Week 2: A Week of Preparation The second candle on an Advent wreath, usually purple, represents preparation. Just as we get our homes and churches ready for Christmas, we…
Advent Week 1: A Week of Hope
Advent Week 1: A Week of Hope The first one, usually purple, is called the candle of hope. People in the Old Testament knew that God had promised to send…
2020 Home Advent Devotionals
Check back each Sunday in Advent, starting November 29th, for home devotional readings and on Christmas Eve for a litany welcoming the joy of Christmas season.