The Kennedy family invited us into worship with the lighting of all the candles in the Advent wreath. We were reminded the first candle represents Waiting on the Lord with faithful endurance. The second candle reminded us to Watch for God’s presence in hopeful expectation. The third candle reminded us tp Prepare for the Lord’s coming with our heart, soul and mind. The fourth candle reminds us that the promised one is Jesus Christ or Emmanuel which means God With Us.

The last candle, the Christ candle reminds us we are to proclaim the coming of Christ and to celebrate His coming by sharing His message with everyone. As the light fills the room, may the light of Christ fill our lives.

The remainder of the service is a delightful presentation by Rev. Gary Kennedy and Rev. Lois Hedden of the birth of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke along with many hymns about the birth of Jesus.