Season of Advent

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation.  The Christian Church looks for the coming of her Savior in this threefold advent: his coming in the flesh as a baby in Bethlehem, his return in judgment on the Last Day, and his present coming to us in Word and Sacrament.  The Church encompasses all these facets of the season in a single word that defines Advent worship: “Come!”  Throughout the prayers, hymns, and readings that single word is our invitation, our anticipation, our sure and certain hope.  Come, Lord Jesus!

Sundays in Advent
"Imminent Arrival"

The theme for our Sunday Advent services is: Imminent Arrival.  Do you remember the feeling when someone important is about to arrive at your place?  It’s a mixture of anticipation and excitement and nervousness.  Did you make all the correct preparations? Will the person be happy to see you?  When and how will the person arrive?  Will there be any surprises?  During these weeks before Christmas, we anticipate the imminent arrival of Jesus.  He’s an important person!  We are about to celebrate his birth.  He could return on judgment day at any time.  But in worship we realize that he impacts our lives when the Bible is read and when the sacraments are administered.  Suddenly we feel the excitement of an imminent arrival!

Wednesdays in Advent
"Bible Songs of Christmas"

The theme for our Midweek Advent services is: Bible Songs of Christmas.  People love Christmas music! It seems to be played earlier and earlier every year.  There are many popular tunes, and some songs even have words that point us to the reason for the season, the birth of Jesus, our Savior.  Did you know that the Bible has songs of Christmas?  They were sung to announce Christ’s birth.  We have only the words of those songs, not the music, but Christian composers through the ages have set those words to music.  This year we look at the background and words of those songs to help us prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.

Service Schedule

Please join us for our Advent worship services as we prepare to celebrate that Christ our Savior is born!  Click here to be directed to Nain's YouTube channel to view a stream of each service.  More information about each service, including the bulletin, can be found on our "Worship Resources" page.

  • First Sunday in Advent  |  Sunday, November 30, 10:00 am  |  Divine Service  |  "Imminent Arrival of the King"
  • Midweek of Advent 1  |  Wednesday, December 3, 4:00 & 7:00 pm  |  Evening Prayer  |  "The Song of Mary"
  • Second Sunday in Advent  |  Sunday, December 7, 10:00 am  |  Divine Service  |  "Imminent Arrival of the Judge"
  • Midweek of Advent 2  |  Wednesday, December 10, 4:00 & 7:00 pm  |  Evening Prayer  |  "The Song of Zechariah"
  • Third Sunday in Advent  |  Sunday, December 14, 10:00 am  |  Divine Service  |  "Imminent Arrival of the Messiah"
  • Midweek of Advent 3  |  Wednesday, December 17, 4:00 & 7:00 pm  |  Evening Prayer  |  "The Song of Simeon"
  • Fourth Sunday in Advent  |  Sunday, December 21, 10:00 am  |  Divine Service  |  "Imminent Arrival of Emmanuel"