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ADVENT - CELEBRATE THE COMING OF CHRIST

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Click to View or Download the 2014 Advent Devotional.  The meditations this publication are all authored by members and friends of Ocean View Presbyterian Church.

ADVENT SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Christian Education Committee is offering ways to consider  the  Advent Season with 'Elements of Advent'. This 4 week series will help you in thinking about the season in intimate and faith-filled ways.


November 28 - Make your own Advent wreath and learn about its purpose and symbols.


December 7 - Learn all about 'Creches' as we enjoy those put on display by our own members for our Nativity Festival


December 14 - Music and a discussion about Shepherds


December 21 - Music and a discussion about Angels


TIMES OF PRAYER


Join us in the Sanctuary on the following Wednesday evenings at 5:45 for a sharing of scripture and prayer


12/3, 12/10, and 12/17



ADVENT DEVOTIONAL

SPECIAL ADVENT OFFERING FOR DEEP ROOTS

During Advent, our time of preparation and waiting, the Deacons are sponsoring a weekly gift-giving of needed items for Deep Roots. Deep Roots is a community shelter near Elkton, Maryland, a mission of our Presbytery. Each Sunday in Advent we are asking members of our congregation to bring a gift from the list below:


November 30 - Paper Products: Towels, Napkins, Toilet Paper, Foil, Plastic Wrap


December 07 -  Shampoo, Baby Shampoo, Diapers, Wipes


December 14  - Dish & Laundry Soap, Bleach, Disinfectant, Cleaning Supplies, Trash Bags (33 and 39 gallon)


December 21 -  Canned Food, Coffee, Tea, Sugar


These gifts will be presented to Deep Roots at the end of Advent.  Thank you for your caring and generosity!

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