The Third Sunday of Advent: A Season of Joy Bringhurst Community Church As we move deeper into the Advent season, we come to the Third Sunday of Advent , traditionally known as Joy Sunday . This week, the candle we light is often called the Shepherd’s Candle , symbolizing the joy that broke into the world when Jesus was born. Joy That Breaks Through the Darkness The joy we celebrate during Advent is not the fleeting kind that comes and goes with circumstances. It is a deep, soul-rooted joy...

The Second Sunday of Advent: A Season of Peace Bringhurst Community Church As we continue our journey through the Advent season, we arrive at the Second Sunday of Advent , a day traditionally focused on Peace . While the world around us grows busier with Christmas preparations, Advent invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and center our hearts on the One who brings true peace— Jesus Christ . The Promise of God’s Peace Long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foretold a Savior who...

The First Sunday of Advent: A Season of Hope Bringhurst Community Church As the Christmas season approaches, Christians around the world enter a beautiful time called Advent —a season of expectant waiting, hopeful anticipation, and spiritual preparation. Advent reminds us that we live between two defining moments: Christ’s first coming in Bethlehem  and His promised return . This coming Sunday marks the First Sunday of Advent , a week focused on Hope . The Promise of Hope The hope we...