Bulletin reads:
Text:
Rejoicing
Shepherds in the fields at night: Sing Gloria!
They beheld a wondrous sight: Sing Gloria!
All the sky ablaze with light, with glorious light...
As the angels tell the story of the Savior sent from glory!
Gloria! Sing Gloria!
– Randy Vader
Scripture:
I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city
of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. – Luke 2:10-11
The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent. The progressive lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and hope surrounding Jesus’ birth. Help your congregation connect with the feelings of anticipation and reflection during this season leading up to Christmas. The bulletin is blank inside and back cover onto which the order of the service, song lyrics and other important information can be copied. It is 8 1/2” x 11” and arrives unfolded in shrink wrapped packages of 100, but folds to 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Also available in large size.
Don’t forget to order your copies of Advent Calendar of Devotions for your congregation. They are found in the Related Product Section below, along with the bulletins for the other three weeks in Advent.
Did you know…
Christians use Advent wreaths as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas. After all, Christ is “the Light that came into the world” to dispel the darkness of sin and to radiate the truth and love of God (cf. John 3:19-21).
The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent. The purple candles in particular symbolize the prayer, penance, and preparatory sacrifices and good works undertaken at this time. The progressive lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and hope surrounding our Lord’s first coming into the world and the anticipation of His second coming to judge the living and the dead.
The light again signifies Christ, the Light of the world. Some modern day adaptations include a white candle or Christ Candle placed in the middle of the wreath, which represents Christ and is lit on Christmas Eve.