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Advent is possibly one of the most mysterious and simultaneously misunderstood traditions in the Christian faith. But what is it, and why do we celebrate it?

We are grateful that the resolve that God has for His own Glory is far greater than our resolutions will ever be! Here are the songs that we sang on Sunday to reflect on that truth...

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!wo

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday during our Easter service? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang last Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some thoughts on why we celebrate Advent!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we worshipped to last Sunday? Check out this recap, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Check out this recap of the songs we sang this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we sang together on Sunday? Here is a recap of the songs, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we sang together on Sunday? Here is a recap of the songs, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Wondering what songs we sang together on Sunday? Here is a recap of the songs, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Here is a recap of the songs that we used to worship God this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Here is a recap of the songs that we used to worship God this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Here is a recap of the songs that we used to worship God this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them!

Here is a recap of the songs that we used to worship God this past Sunday, along with some of the scriptures that inform them.

Here is a recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God this past Sunday, and some notes from one of our worship leaders, John McCall, on preparing our hearts to truly worship God. Also included below are some of the scriptures that inform the songs sung on Sunday.

Here is a recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God this past Sunday, and some notes from one of our worship leaders, John McCall, on preparing our hearts to truly worship God. Also included below are some of the scriptures that inform the songs sung on Sunday.

Good Morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, and some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, and some notes from one of our worship leaders, John McCall, on preparing our hearts to lead others into worship. Also included below are some of the scriptures that inform the songs sung on Sunday. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. Also included in this week's post are the songs from this past week's Christmas Choir Special! We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

This Christmas we're going to celebrate the Advent season together (read more about Advent here) and we're putting together a couple of opportunities for your family to participate in choirs to add your voice to the declaration of Emmanuel, God with us!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read and watch below!

Good Afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. Also included in this post is the recap video of Alive Youth Group's ReNEW conference that took place this month. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you listen, read, and watch below!

Good Morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you listen and read below!

Good Morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you listen and read below!

Good afternoon! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you listen and read below!

Good morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. We hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you listen and read below!

While celebrating Advent isn’t on par with the Sacraments in the church, such as celebrating communion, it is a tool to help us pause and remember the anticipation of the Messiah. This anticipation then informs our waiting for the second coming.

We want our eager anticipation to be well informed by the scriptures as well as tradition. We’ll do this over the four Sundays leading up to Christmas and on Christmas Eve. Here’s what will be involved each week: We’ll make use of the simple advent wreath as a visual aid in our celebration which includes an evergreen wreath and 5 candles.

Good morning! Here is a brief recap of some of the songs that we used to worship God through this past Sunday, as well as some of the scriptures that inform them.

Good morning! Here is a recap of the songs that we sang and through which we worshiped God while gathered this past Sunday. We hope that these, along with the scriptures that go along with them, are an encouragement to you this week.

From Chris: Good morning, Here is a brief recap of the songs that we used to worship God through as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. I've also included an extended devotional based on the Matt Redman song: 10,000 Reasons. Enjoy the goodness of our Father God as you consider these passages and songs together

From Chris: I've been seeking to post the songs that we're singing corporately each week along with the scriptures that we see they are drawn from. I hope this is a helpful resource for you. This week I came across something that I thought was really cool and it goes along with one of our newer songs: 'Grace Alone' - here you'll see the author, Dustin Kensrue, putting the scriptures directly in line with the lyrics. I trust this encourages you today

Good morning, Here is a brief recap of the songs that we used to worship God through as well as some of the scriptures that inform them.

Good morning, Here's a brief recap of the songs that we used to worship God through as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. I hope this encourages your personal worship throughout the week as well! - Chris

The story of Jesus healing a boy with an unclean spirit is one of the most powerful encounters recorded in Mark's Gospel. Found in chapter 9, the writer tells us about a violent spirit that has tormented a young boy since birth. The account is graphic, and it's difficult not to read the story and feel compassion for the disturbed boy.

Good morning, Here's a brief recap of the songs that we used to worship God through as well as some of the scriptures that inform them. I hope this encourages your personal worship throughout the week as well!

Good morning, What a full and wonderful Easter weekend we had celebrating our Risen Savior! I thought it might be helpful to reflect on some of the music and key themes we worshipped God through this past weekend. There were quite a few songs and stories told via the special music and elements that were brought together. Consider afresh today how God met you over the weekend and share that with others!

The Creator wired us to connect with stories because He has a grand story He wants us to know and respond to. The Bible, which he inspired and led men to write, is the epic true story of God revealing Himself to us. It’s the ultimate story. Jesus also used the power of story by telling many parables about living as God’s children. The stories of God moving in our daily lives are also powerful. Our stories of God guiding and helping usâ€"if we remember themâ€"can give us hope for the challenges we face today and can encourage others.