Advent Devotional
We wish that God would be as direct today guiding the world with the message that could be from no one else but God. Angels don’t usually show up with wings or halos today (if these angelic beings from the nativity story are like the ones in our Christmas Pageants). These angelic messages aren’t only found in the pages of the Bible, but also in our everyday lives as angels in disguise. These messages come from people, experiences, and even our pets, all sent from God to help us hear God’s message for us today.
This year’s devotional will include stories of divine intervention and hidden messages from God in disguise from Elders, Deacons, Members, Pastor and a few Member Pets. Each devotional tells stories, shares scripture and experiences of how God enters our every day world to give us a message that helped us recognize how God is at work in our world just like the messages of the angels given to Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, and shepherds on that first Christmas. Blessings as you prepare for our Savior’s birth!
Pick up a devotional at the church, download below or in the weekly Soundings or read daily on Facebook.
Download the Advent Devotional
Preparing for Christmas
Join us as we prepare for Christmas through one or all of these events. Contact the church office for details about joining us as we prepare for Jesus birth through connecting, serving and growing!
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reverse advent calendar
Help those in need this Advent by collecting one item of food each day to give to the St Mary's Food Bank. Bring your food to church on Christmas Eve or by January 5.
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The Christmas angel
God still sends angels to speak holy messages of hope, peace, love and joy into our lives. Place this angel where you will see it every day to remind you to pay attention to messages God sends to you.
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December 1 | 9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Help decorate the church for Advent through an interactive lessons and carols worship service.
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December 5 | 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
The Christmas season is hard when our hearts are hurting. You are not alone. This is a gentle, contemplative service for all of us carrying pain, grief, or overwhelming feelings of loss this season. We have all gone through a lot this year. Join us to name all that we are carrying and receive comfort and joy from our Savior.
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December 7 | 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Mission del Sol Courtyard
Join us as we prepare for Advent outdoors with fun crafts, games, a visit with Santa, and brunch at the Noel Cafe. Free event.
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December 12, & 19 | 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
Gather for a thirty minute service of song, prayer and scripture as we prepare ourselves for Christmas. Join in person or online.
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December 15 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Meet in front of Mission Hall
Join us to sing carols in our neighborhood followed by cookies and hot chocolate.
