(Cazenovia, NY – Dec. 2014) The First Presbyterian Church in Cazenovia will celebrate the third Sunday of the Advent Season Dec. 14 at its morning worship service at 10 a.m. The Candles representing the Wonder of the Season, the Wonder of the Promise, and the Wonder of the Message will be lit on the Advent wreath followed by a litany from the congregation and a choral response from the Senior Choir.
The public is invited to attend.
The service will feature a traditional Christmas Pageant titled “The Little Star: A Christmas Fantasy” by Georgene Meddows. The story tells about Little Star, who yearns to shine as other stars do. The Starlighter cannot light Little Star until God gives permission. Little Star waits sadly until surprisingly, he/she is chosen to be the Star of Bethlehem. The pageant features Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, shepherds watching over their flocks, wise men following that star in the East, multitudes of angels singing praises, and of course the baby Jesus laying in the manger.
The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing, of hope. In a world that seldom slows, Advent is an opportunity to still our hearts and open our eyes to the wonder and majesty of the season.
Child Care is available during the service.
For more information, contact the church at 655-3191 or visit www.cazpres.org.