Each week in Advent, we light a candle. The first candle, which is purple, symbolizes hope. It’s sometimes called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the Messiah’s coming.

The second candle, also purple, represents faith. It’s also called the “Bethlehem Candle” as a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.

This week in Church we light the third candle which is pink and symbolizes joy (rose is the liturgical colour for joy). It’s also called the “Shepard’s Candle,”  It’s meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus.

On the fourth week of Advent, we will light the final purple candle which is sometimes called the “Angel’s Candle,”. It symbolizes peace. It reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”

The white candle placed in the middle of the wreath is to be lit on Christmas Eve. This candle is called the “Christ Candle” and represents the life of Christ. The colour white is for purity—because Christ is our sinless, pure Savior.

The symbolic ritual of lighting the Advent Candles will begin our 5pm and 11pm Christmas Eve services this year. Begin thinking about which service you might attend. And whom will you invite to come along with you to hear the Good News?

If you aren’t planning to invite others, perhaps you would like to join our team of volunteers to help make this the best Christmas ever!? Please let Tanya know if you can help. In particular, we need welcomers and some to help man the BBQ and jumping castle after the 5pm service. Thanks in anticipation of your beautiful service.

TEAR FUND USEFUL GIFT SHOP AT CCD

 Give the gift of  Clean Water, a Goat or a chicken to someone in the 3rd world!!!
The stall will be open on Sunday 12th and 19th of December in the Foyer before & after the 10.30 service & on Friday 24th December before & after the 5pm service.