“In Advent we raise up the expectation and hope that despite the darkness, despite the reality of evil, despite all the injustice in the world, our God is a God of love, who loves His creation ...

In the short days and long nights of Advent, we realize how we are always needing salvation by our God. Around this wreath, we shall remember God's promise. Then the Scripture is read: Listen to ...

The leader may use these or similar words to introduce the blessing: In the short days and long nights of Advent, we realize how we are always needing salvation by our God. Around this wreath ...