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Join us for worship as we explore the theme: Close to Home.
When something hits close to home, it affects us deeply. During the Advent and Christmas season, we journey through scriptures and rituals that are tender, heavy with emotion, and vulnerable. We carry the memories and truths of this season close to our hearts. Close to Home acknowledges the “already but not yet” tension of our faith: Emmanuel is with us, and yet, God’s promised day—our everlasting home—is not fully realized. It names our deep longing for God to come close to us.
During the season of Advent, SOTV members are featured lighting the Advent candles, lots of great music will celebrate the season, and our pastors will be preaching on the theme: Close to Home.
November 30 & December 1 – Advent Week 1
Homesick (Hope)
December 7 & 8 – Advent Week 2
Laying the Foundation (Peace)
December 14 & 15 – Advent Week 3
A Home for All (Joy)
December 21 & 22 – Advent Week 4
Seeking Sanctuary (Love)
Light a candle on the Advent Wreath at the beginning of the worship service. There is a short reading, available below, which can be done by an adult or an older child. Sign up as a family or individual. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to worship service.
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