Let us worship Him this Christmas and be reminded that Jesus is the Messiah who will come again and restore His creation, the Prince of Peace, the Fullness of Joy, and the God of Love.

The church calendar is not amiss on this important occasion. "Each week of Advent focuses on a different theme — hope, peace, joy, and love.

<p>For most Christians, today marks the start of Advent, a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas, the Holy Day marking the very reason for the religion. And while it has deep meaning ...

Usually the four Sundays in December are Advent Sundays, with a focus each Sunday on an attribute of the season: Hope/Faith, Peace, Love, Joy.

Advent is a period of reflection, joy and hope for peace. Here's what happens during Advent and why there are pink and purple candles.

In this darkening environment, persons of all faith and none may find solace and strength in movements of Advent, often represented in the candles that emphasize hope, peace, joy and love.

Pastor David Streets, of West Hills Community Church, 2301 Sunshine Ave., Westmont, said that throughout Advent, he has focused on hope, peace, joy and love.

The four candles represent Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, with a fifth candle in the center that represents Christ. Hope is often confused with wishful thinking.

We also light a candle in the Advent wreath on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Themes for these four Sundays facilitate our focus on hope, peace, joy, and love.

DEC. 1 this year began the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of our Savior Jesus Christ. The next week of Advent offers us peace as we await the birth of our Savior. The third week brings us joy ...

The second week of Advent While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. – Francis of Assisi "BETHLEHEM Candle" is the second purple candle ...