The Advent Wreath
We love celebrating advent. I love how the advent wreath is part of our Sunday morning worship services at church. It's actually what encouraged my husband and I to start doing it at home even before we had children.
What you need to make an Advent wreath:
I found all my materials at the Dollar Tree. You can embellish it in any way would like.
- Any kind/size greenery wreath
- 3 purple candles
- 1 pink or red candle
- 1 white pillar candle
These are the Scripture and Hymns we do on Sunday nights. I got them from an Advent Workshop I went to a few years back.
First Sunday of Advent
The first candle lit on the first Sunday of advent is the Prophecy candle and reminds us that Jesus' coming was prophesied many years before He was born. The candle is purple to represent Christ's royalty and His title, the King of Kings.
Some verses to read are:
Isaiah 9:2-7 & Luke 1:30-35
Some hymns to sing are:
O Come O Come Emmanuel & Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.
The Second Sunday of Advent
On the second Sunday of Advent, the second candle is lit as well as the first one. The second candle is the Bethlehem candle, reminding us where Jesus was born. It too is purple, for our King who was born in a manger.
Some Bible Verses to read:
Micah 5:2 & Luke 2:1-7
Some Christmas Hymns to Sing:
Away in a Manger & O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Third Sunday of Advent
The third candle, the Shepherd's Candle, is lit on the third Sunday of advent along with the first two; the Prophecy candle and the Bethlehem candle. We are reminded that God sent the angels to proclaim His arrival to common man and that He uses common people still today to spread the good news of Christ. This candle is pink, or rose and represents God's love and faithfulness.
Some verses to read:
Isaiah 52:7 & Luke 2:8-12
Some hymns to sing:
Angels We Have Heard on High & While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
The fourth candle, lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent, is the Angel's candle. The candle is lit along with the other three candle's. When we light this flame, we are reminded of the heavenly hosts who proclaimed Christ's arrival with, "Behold, I bring you good news of great joy!". The angel candle is also purple, reminding us that the angels proclaims a king's birth. As the number of lighted candles increases, the room becomes brighter, reminding us that the time for the Light of the world to arrive is drawing near.
Some verses to read:
Ezekiel 34:23, Luke 2:13-20
Some hymns to sing:
O Holy Night, Hark, the Herald Angel's Sing, Angels from All Realms of Glory.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve/Christmas Morning
The fifth candle, the Christ candle rests in the center of the wreath and is lit on Christmas Eve. The candle is while symbolizing Christ's holiness, purity and perfection
Some verses to read:
Isaiah 9:2-6, John 1:6-13
Some hymns to sing:
Silent night holy night, Joy to the world
Having small children means that Advent wreath devotionals don't always go so smoothly. But don't be discouraged! Keep it up, remain faithful, and trust God with the rest.
Merry Christmas!
In Christ,
Rockie Mehaffie <><
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