In the Name of the Master

USING A DELLA ROBBIA WREATH TO SHARE THE STORY OF CHRIST 

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the stories of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. 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

Through their participation during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, In the Name of the Master will challenge people of all ages to use a Della Robbia Wreath to explore the meanings of the many names of God’s Masterpiece, Jesus.

Also available as a downloadable e-book with reproduction license.