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Advent: Faith

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Clark Bunch

The theme for the second Sunday of Advent is Faith and we light the Bethlehem candle. Advent is something of a journey as we moved toward celebrating Christmas Day. Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem involved a huge leap of … Continue reading →

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Advent: Hope

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Clark Bunch

The first theme of Advent is Hope and we light the Prophet’s Candle on the Advent wreath. There are many examples of messianic prophecy in the Old Testament as well as symbols and images that help us understand who Christ … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Clark Bunch

It’s the fourth Sunday of Advent. We light the Angels candle and look at their proclamation, “Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men.”

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The Joy of the Gospel

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Clark Bunch

The shepherds heard good news, shared good news, then gave God glory and praise for sending them good news.

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The Faith of Joseph and Mary

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Clark Bunch

We light the Bethlehem candle on the second Sunday of Advent and think about the faith it took Joseph and Mary to make the journey to Bethlehem.

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Advent: Peace

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Clark Bunch

We can have peace even in a world that does not know peace. He is our peace.

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Advent: Hope

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Clark Bunch

You are probably familiar with the story of the boy who cried wolf. He ruined his credibility by constantly shouting about a wolf attacking the sheep he was watching when there was no danger. Eventually the community ignored him even … Continue reading →

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He Is Our Peace

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Clark Bunch

The Old Testament prophets gave Israel a future hope. The Ephesians, like all Gentiles, did not receive the Law and the prophets. When Jesus came, he preached peace to those near and those far.

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The Fruit of Faith

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Clark Bunch

The first theme of Advent is hope. The next is faith, specifically the faith of Joseph and Mary as they journeyed to Bethlehem. We’re going to back up to Genesis 15 and start there.

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Jesus is Concealed

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Clark Bunch

Christ is concealed in the Old Testament but revealed in the New. Advent is a journey. As we begin Advent and look toward Christmas, let’s go way back and begin at the beginning. Like, Genesis 3 in the Garden of … Continue reading →

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