Advent 2 – December 7, 2025  Readings: Isaiah 43:19–21 • Psalm 121 • James 5:7–10 • Matthew 11:1–11 Advent blessings to you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. This Advent, we continue with the theme from Sanctified Art, which invites us to face uncertainty in life with the gifts God gives—hope, peace, joy, and love. Last week, we reflected on Hope. In times of uncertainty, one common shared emotion is fear. Fear may cause us to waver in faith.

🌟 Children’s Message: Advent Journey from Hope to Love Introduction    This colorful tablecloth is made of many strips woven together—some dark, some light, some bright and cheerful. Each little square is like a person’s story, a family’s story, or a group’s story—a piece of their faith journey. When we bring all those stories together, they become one beautiful piece, just like we become one family in Christ. On top of this cloth, we place the bread and the cup—the meal Jes