Annual Theme: “Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples”
December: “Following Jesus on a Global Advent Journey to Christmas”
December 1 (First Advent/Communion Sunday) – Candle of Hope
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44, NRSVUE
Sermon title: “A Hope-filled Vision of God’s Future”
Focus: U.S.A., Puerto Rico (North America & Latin America)
December 8 (Second Advent Sunday) – Candle of Peace
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, NRSVUE
Sermon title: “Christ’s Righteous Reign of Peace”
Focus: Scotland, Germany (Europe)
December 15 (Third Advent Sunday) – Advent Candle of Joy
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11, NRSVUE
Sermon Title: “Rejoicing in God’s Fulfilled Promises”
Focus: Liberia, Malawi (Africa)
December 22 (Fourth Advent Sunday) – Advent Candle of Love
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16; Matthew 1:18-25, NRSVUE
Sermon Title: “God’s Loving Presence with Us”
Focus: The Philippines (Asia)
December 24, Christmas Eve – Bethlehem ( Tuesday, 7 p.m.)
Scripture Readings: Luke 2:1-20 NRSVUE
Christmas Reflection: “What Can I Give Him?”
December 29, 2024 (Last Sunday of the Year)
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2:13-23, NRSVUE
Sermon Title: “Trusting Our Faithful God”
