Text Box: Make an Advent Wreath at Home To begin, put four candles on a wreath or at least in a circle. Traditionally the candles are purple, because in antiquity, purple dye was very expensive and it was the color of royalty. We use purple for Advent because it is the season of the coming of the King. If you can’t get purple candles, you can substitute blue ones. You can also make one of the candles pink if you like—technically, it is rose colored. If you have a fifth candle, it goes in the center of the wreath and it should be white. On the First Sunday in Advent December 3, 2006 Light one purple candle. Read Isaiah 60:2-3 Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world. We who have sat in darkness have seen a great light, the light of Jesus Christ, our salvation. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus' name, because he lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen. On the Second Sunday in Advent December 10, 2006 Light two purple candles. Read Mark 1:4 Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the way. We who like sheep have gone astray have found the way to you through Jesus Christ. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus' name, because he lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen. On the Third Sunday in Advent December 17, 2006 Light three purple candles. Read Isaiah 35:10 Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who brings us great joy. We who have walked in the shadow of the valley of death have found life in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus' name, because he lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen. On the Fourth Sunday in Advent December 24, 2006 Light all the purple candles. Read Isaiah 9:6-7 Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace. We who live in discord and strife have found peace in the promise of eternal life, through Jesus Christ. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus' name, because he lives and reigns with you in your glory and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen. On Christmas Day December 25, 2006 Remember, it isn’t Christmas Eve until sundown on December 24! Light all the purple candles and the white candle Read Luke 1:68-79 and Luke 2:1-20 We praise you, Lord God, because on this day, your Word became flesh in our Savior Jesus Christ, was born of a woman, and walked among us as a man. Help us to imitate your incarnation, by manifesting our faith in our conduct as well as in our speech. To you, O Lord, we give our honor, praise, worship, and love, in the most holy and precious name of the One who is born today; because He lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Text Box: NORTH EATON CHURCH AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CLOSE FRIENDS Over the years, we have shared a close relationship with the Eaton Township Fire Department. In that the church burned down a couple times, there was motivation to establish a fire department and put it next to the church (their possible best customer). The fire department began with a strong representation of church members volunteering to serve. We have always helped each other though the years. That good relationship continues. The Eaton Township Fire Belles served our anniversary dinner. When we offered to give them a cash donation, we were told that they appreciate the church’s always being there for them with coffee pots and the use of the kitchen. The Fire Belles are content to know that we have a positive relationship in serving each other. They told us that a donation was not necessary. Thank you Fire Belles!

Text Box: Our sympathy is extended to Dede Prunty and family on the death of Bill. The Eve Circle and ladies of the church prepared the food and hosted the dinner for the family after his Memorial Service, at the Grafton Community Room. Please keep the Prunty family in your prayers during the very difficult time. Bill was remembered as a kind and generous husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

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