Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore’s

Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church invite all residents to join them this Sunday, Dec. 3, to begin the Advent journey to Christmas. Bishop Murray Finck will celebrate the holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrew’s Drive. Nancy Anderson will be the reader and prayer leader.

People are asked to bring canned/boxed food for the food gathering for the hungry in Orange County.

This Sunday’s gospel message is full of dire portents, but Californians understand the power of Mother Nature in facing floods, earthquakes, wildfires and drought. Just as Californians face natural disasters, they also prepare and watch for signs of them. This is what believers are also called to do as they prepare for Christmas: watch for signs of God in their own lives and be ready. This week, the church will also reflect on the idea of hope as it lights the advent wreath candles. Believers wait in hope for Jesus to come again and in hope celebrate the reminder of the Lord and savior coming as man to walk the journey of life.