At MCHCWS we recognize the season of Advent. This is during the Christmas season and we have an “Advent Wreath” in our church. It dates to the beginning of the 19th century in Europe. This Advent Wreath is arranged with 4 or 5 Advent candles, 3 or 4 of which are in a circle, along with one in the center.
The Wreath: The wreath itself means “victory” as Christ’s victory over sin so He can save us. It is a circle has no beginning and has no end, it is a symbol for God, Who is eternal and thus without beginning or end.
The Candles: The Advent candles mean the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His Son. This refers to the significance that Christ is the Light of the world. When they are lit, the illumination is to symbolize the Christ of eternity and His coming as the “Light of the World” and our worship and honor of His most precious gift of His Grace and mercy.
Each candle is lit during the worship services each week in progression until
Christmas Eve or Christmas Day when the last candle is lit.