Unwrapped - Advent 2021
In 2020, many of us experienced a Christmas when so many of the ways we traditionally mark the season were suddenly denied to us.
We hope and pray that many of the familiar experiences that help Christmas come alive return to your homes, our church, and our community. Above all, we hope that Advent brings us an opportunity to unwrap the joyful mystery that is Christmas: God becoming human in the birth of Jesus.
Inspired by readings from Isaiah and the Gospel of Luke, “Unwrapped” is an invitation for everyone to receive the gift, unwrap the gift, and give the gift – the good news of God’s love revealed in Jesus’ birth. It is also an invitation for us to ponder in our hearts – as Mary did – what the extraordinary events of the first Christmas might mean for us now and in the years ahead.
Unwrapped is a simple and open theme – one that we hope can be used by you, your family, and your community to join the larger Lake Ave Church family in celebrating the good news of Christmas in a variety of ways. Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays this Christmas season and into the new year.
MESSAGE | Scripture | Date |
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Week 1: “Unwrapping Hope” with Pastor Chuck Hunt | Isaiah 9:1-2; 6-7 | Nov. 28, 2021 |
Week 2: “Unwrapping Peace” with Pastor Mathew P. John | Isaiah 11:1-10 | Dec. 5, 2021 |
Week 3: “Unwrapping Joy” with Pastor Annie Neufeld | Isaiah 12:2-6 | Dec. 12, 2021 |
Week 4: “Unwrapping Love” with Pastor Jeanine Smith | Luke 1:39-55 | Dec. 19, 2021 |
Christmas Eve Services - “Unwrapped” with Pastor Chuck Hunt | Luke 2:1-7 | Dec. 24, 2021 |
Christmas Day Service & Carol Sing - Homily & Worship led by Beth Paz | TBA | Dec. 25, 2021 |
After-Christmas All-Church Sunday Service “Always Light” with Pastor Chuck Hunt | Luke 8:16-18 | Dec. 26, 2021 |