The Final Advent Celebration Observance 2022: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day!

Merry Christmas!

This weekend is Christmas Eve and Christmas day which is the final Advent celebration observance. This is the culmination of this Year's Advent journey as we remember and celebrate the arrival of our Savior, Jesus Christ! The most important birth and birthday ever!

Here's some basic information for those who enjoy incorporating Advent into their Christmas celebration.

Center Candle:

Color: White Theme: Christ (His Arrival!)

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20

When: Christmas Eve or Day

What to do:

- Light all the Red Candles and then light the White Center Candle.

- Remember the Theme of the Fifth candle.

- Read: Luke 2:1-20

Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for His arrival! Thank Him that He humbled Himself to come here so we might have life in Him!

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you point people to Him proclaiming Who He is, why He came and the true meaning of Christmas!

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.

I hope you've enjoyed your Advent Journey as you've prepared your heart to receive Him anew this Christmastime!

Your brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch

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The Fourth Sunday Of Advent 2022.

 

Hello Friend!

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and if you're incorporating Advent as part of your Christmas celebration, here's the basic theme, scripture, and suggested prayer for today's Advent observance!

Fourth Candle:

Color: Red Theme: Peace

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 4:7
 
When: Fourth Sunday of Advent
 
What to do:

- Light Four Red Candles. (The first 3 Sunday candles plus today's candle.)

- Remember the Theme of the Fourth candle.

- Read: Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 4:7

Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for experiencing the peace that comes through knowing Him! Thank Him for giving you true peace even amongst the chaos that you experience in life sometimes!

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you experience His peace daily and that your heart and mind will be guarded thanks to Jesus.

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.
 
If you haven't downloaded your free copy of the Celebrating Advent Guide, feel free to do so via the following link.
 
https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7
 
Merry Christmas!
You're brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch
 
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The Third Sunday Of Advent 2022.

Hello Friend!

This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent and if you're incorporating Advent as part of your Christmas celebration, here's the basic theme, scripture, and suggested prayer for today's Advent observance!

Third Candle:

Color: Red Theme: Joy

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 35:10, Luke 2:7-15

When: Third Sunday of Advent

What to do:

- Light Three Red Candles (The first two weeks plus today's.)
- Remember the Theme of the Third candle.

- Read Isaiah 35:10, Luke 2:7-15

Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for the great joy that comes from knowing Him!

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you experience this joy daily and help you proclaim “the good news of great joy” in your community!

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.

If you haven't downloaded your free copy of the Celebrating Advent Guide, feel free to do so via the following link.

https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7

Merry Christmas!
You're brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch

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December 2022 Memory Verses

Hello!
For our December scripture memorization, I've suggested Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, and John 1:14, which are just a few of the many verses that point to Jesus birth and life, which is fitting this Christmastime.

As always, I've suggested the ESV version, which is the version I use most often, however, if you have another good word for word translation you enjoy, feel free of course to memorize it in that version.
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You'll notice that following the verses are some basic themes/topics. I've included those suggestions as I learned many years ago that having at least one theme or topic in mind when you memorize scripture helps you store them in your memory and as you have conversations with others in the future, I can guarantee that as those themes/topics come up, the scripture you've memorized will also come to mind and you may share encouragement from God's Word or re-encourage yourself!
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May you continue to abide in God's Word through reading, studying, memorization and living it out as vital keys to our growth.
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Have fun with scripture Memorization! Don't stress about it! And, as always, be in The Word and stay in The Word!
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You're in my prayers and please reach out if you need any tips.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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P.S. If you need some scripture memorization tips, please check out this article: https://www.ashepherdsheart.org/2018/02/the-bible-is-essential-part-3-scripture.html
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The Second Sunday Of Advent 2022

Hello Friend!

This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent and if you're incorporating Advent as part of your Christmas celebration, here's the basic theme, scripture, and suggested prayer for today's Advent observance!
 
Second Candle:

Color: Red Theme: Love

Scripture Reading: Micah 5:2, 1 John 4:9-17

When: Second Sunday of Advent

What to do:

- Light Two Red Candles (Last Week's and This Week's)

- Remember the Theme of the Second candle.

- Read: Micah 5:2, 1 John 4:9-17
 
Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for His great and unconditional love for you! Thank Him for His love for all the world.

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you love other people and to share His gift of salvation and love with others.

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.

 
If you haven't downloaded your free copy of the Celebrating Advent Guide, feel free to do so via the following link.

https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7

Merry Christmas!
You're brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch
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