The Season of Advent at HRBC

Advent is a time to prepare for the birth of Christ.  At HRBC, we intentionally offer meaningful worship experiences and other activities to enrich this time of preparation.  This year, our Advent journey is called The Birthday of a King.  Our times of worship, Bible study, and our private devotions from the HRBC Advent Devotion Guide (also posted on this website) flow from the same scripture texts.  Each Sunday morning, we light candles, marking the time until Christ’s birth.  The circle of light will grow until we light the Christ Candle on Christmas Eve.  Join us for all the meaningful Advent experiences and worship services as listed below:
 
Sunday, November 29 — 1st Sunday of Advent
Begin the Week of Prayer for International Missions
8:45 a.m.—CrossRoads Worship—Anticipation Candle
11:15 a.m.—Traditional Worship—Anticipation Candle

Friday, December 4
6:00 p.m.—Senior Adult Christmas Dinner (by reservation)

Sunday, December 6 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
Ingather Chuck & Erica Morris Christmas Offering for International Missions
Lord’s Supper Both Services
8:45 a.m.—CrossRoads Worship—Bethlehem Candle
11:15 a.m.—Traditional Worship—Bethlehem Candle
 
Sunday, December 13 - 3rd Sunday of Advent
8:45 a.m.—CrossRoads Worship—Shepherds Candle
 Parent/Child Dedication Service
11:15 a.m.—Traditional Worship—Shepherds Candle
 Parent/Child Dedication Service
7:00 p.m.—Church-wide Christmas Musical— “The Carols of Christmas”
 
Sunday, December 20 - 4th Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m.—Continental Breakfast—Gym
10:00 a.m.—Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 a.m.—Combined Advent Worship—Angels Candle—Preschool Pageant

Tuesday, December 22
8:00 p.m.— United Praise Concert
    Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg with W. Dwight Graham, Guest Organist

Wednesday, December 23
6:00 p.m.—United Praise Concert
    The National Christmas Tree Ellipse at the White House, Washington, DC

Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
5:30 p.m.—Family Christmas Eve Service
11:00 p.m.—Candlelight Communion Service

Sunday, December 27
8:45 a.m.—Combined Worship
10:00 a.m.—Sunday School for All Ages