<p>Jesus: God&#39;s Unlikely Revelation<br />
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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services includes biblically-based sermons, suggested scriptures, children&#39;s time, hymn and prayers, as well as litanies for lighting the Advent wreath. Also included are suggestions for seasonal funerals. These services offer a completing message of hope during this important church season, when people often visit a church for the first time.<br />
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Each service focuses on and celebrates a different aspect of the theme: Jesus: God&#39;s Unlikely Revelation<br />
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1. First Sunday of Advent-<br />
Jesus: The Unlikely Image of God (Genesis 1:26-27; Colossians 1:15-17)<br />
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2. Second Sunday in Advent<br />
Jesus: The Unlikely Gift from God (Isaiah 55:1-9)<br />
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3. Third Sunday of Advent<br />
Jesus: The Unlikely Story of God with Us (Matthew 1:18-25)<br />
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4. Fourth Sunday of Advent<br />
Jesus: The Unlikely Messiah (John 7:25-31)<br />
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5. Christmas Eve<br />
Jesus: An Unlikely Peacemaker (Luke 2:8-20)<br />
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6. Christmas Day<br />
An Unlikely Christmas Card (Matthew 2:13-23)<br />
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7. Epiphany<br />
John the Baptizer: Jesus&#39; Unlikely Herald (John 1:1-14)<br />
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Seasonal Funerals</p>