USING A DELLA ROBBIA WREATH TO SHARE THE STORY OF CHRIST
by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman
In the Name of the Master will challenge people of all ages to use a Della Robbia Wreath during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, to explore the meanings of the many names of God's Masterpiece, Jesus. To make the worship theme visible and to reinforce the message, each candle of an Advent wreath is assigned a phrase that also serves as the focus for the Words of Preparation and for a Children's Message.These include:
- First Sunday in Advent - A Masterpiece Bears the Name of Its Creator
- Second Sunday in Advent - Isaiah Foretells Everlasting Love
- Third Sunday in Advent - Mary and Joseph Accept Jesus, the Savior
- Fourth Sunday in Advent - The Angel Proclaims Christ, the Lord
- Christmas Eve or Christmas Day - God’s Son Names Us as His Own
- Epiphany Sunday - Wise Men Honor the King of Kings