The Advent Blessing Tree: To be Used when Lighting Advent Candles The intent of these services is to focus the attention of the people on all the blessings we have received from God. Gifts that are offered to all of us, and possibilities we may have turned away from, but which God continues to offer us in Jesus Christ. From: Rev. John Swensen, St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau, WI and East-Central Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center, 920/734-3797

Advent Candle Liturgies: Waiting, Preparation, Joy, Light. Four brief liturgies for lighting the Advent candles. From: Pastor Gary Hedding, Faith Lutheran, Marshfield, WI and NW Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center, (715) 833-1153