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SUMMARY:The Fourth Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:Advent is the first season of the church year\, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord’s nativity (the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas)\, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.” \nDuring Advent\, we traditionally light special Advent candles\, as symbols of our preparation for Christ’s coming. Every Sunday\, we light one of four candles\, each symbolizing one of the Sundays in Advent. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas Eve. \nThe candles come in three colors: purple\, pink and white. The purple candles symbolize repentance. The pink candle symbolizes joy. The central candle is called the Christ candle and is not lit until Christmas day. \n\nThe First Candle (The Candle of Prophecy/Hope) – The first candle is sometimes called the candle of prophecy because it symbolizes the promises the prophets delivered as messages from God; promises that foretold Christ’s birth. Others consider the candle to be a symbol of the hope we have in Christ and so it is called the Hope candle.\nThe Second Candle (The Candle of the Way) – The second candle shows that Christ is the Way. Christians are lost in sin and Christ is the Light sent into the world to show them the way out of darkness.\nThe Third Candle (The Candle of Joy) – The third (pink) candle indicates that the only lasting Joy to be found in life on earth is through Christ. All other joy is fleeting and does not last.\nThe Fourth Candle (The Candle of Peace) – The fourth candle reminds that Jesus comes to bring Peace to both the world and to people’s hearts. Without Christ\, there is no peace in this world.\nThe Fifth Candle (The Christ Candle or Christmas Candle) – The fifth candle represents Christ himself who is born to save people from their sins. It is a celebration of the fulfillment of prophecy as represented in Christ’s birth and the hope for the final fulfillment when Christ comes again and all Christians join him.\n\nCollect \nPurify our conscience\, Almighty God\, by your daily visitation\, that your Son Jesus Christ\, at his coming\, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you\, in the unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. Amen. \nAppointed Readings \n\nIsaiah 7:10-16\nRomans 1:1-7\nMatthew 1:18-25\nPsalm 80:1-7\, 16-18\n\nWorship Services for the Fourth Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am \nAbout the image\nThe Birth of Christ\, Holy Family\, Trinitas Terrestris.\nTapestry from circa 1500-1525\, possibly woven in Brussels. Image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program. \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-fourth-sunday-in-advent-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Fourth Sunday in Advent \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-200/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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SUMMARY:Study of "Mere Christianity"
DESCRIPTION:From scholarly literature to children’s fantasy\, C. S. Lewis is one of the most profound authors of the last century. His classic work\, Mere Christianity explores the great questions of life from a Christian perspective and is valued by people of all traditions. Jon Kimmel leads our study of this rich text. Join us on the following Sundays at 9am: Oct 19th\, Nov 16th\, Dec 21st and Jan 18th. To register\, please contact the church office.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/study-of-mere-christianity-3/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Parish Life,Classes,Newcomers
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SUMMARY:Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nLearn more about the Fourth Sunday in Advent \nResources\nService Bulletin \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-192/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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