Each Advent, we gather around the wreath and remember that God came to us as a child, comes to us now through Word and Sacrament, and will come again to bring us home to Him!  This first week we light the candle of Hope.  Christ is the only hope for our world. Just as Jerusalem had lost sight of their hope in the business of day-to-day life, we too can lose our expectant hope that God is up to something even in the darkest times of our life. Just as one small candle begins our journey of Advent, a small flicker of hope can change the world around us. Jesus is our hope and we are his candles in this world.

Join us on November 30.  Worship begins at 10:00 a.m.  Our worship will be traditional, Setting 4 in the Lutheran Service Book.  If you would like to read the lessons in preparation for worship, they are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14 and Matthew 21:1-11.  Sunday School starts in the service with a message for the kids and goes to the classroom where they will practice for their Christmas Program on the 14th.  The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in our worship this Sunday.  If you will be a visitor, please speak with Pastor Craig before communing.  Genesis Confirmation will next today after worship, about 12 noon.  Welcome to the family because we are building