Advent
At HTLC, the paraments (decorations) change to this color.
What is blue?
According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was born in this town in modern-day Palestine.
What is Bethlehem?
These are the 2 Sacraments of the Lutheran Church.
What are Holy Baptism and Holy Communion?
This is the name of Jacob's hairy, red-headed, twin brother.
(hint: his name is not Trey)
Pastor Jason, Pastor Jeanette, Trey, Matthias, and Linda have all studied at or currently attend this school in Dubuque.
What is Wartburg Theological Seminary?
Each Sunday of Advent has a special theme. This is the theme for the first Sunday in Advent.
What is Hope?
Jesus was visited by many people when he was born. His first visitors practiced this rural profession.
Who are Shepherds?
According to the Small Catechism, Baptism is not simply water, but water connected to ______.
God's Word (promises)
Moses received these rules from God on Mount Sinai.
What are the 10 Commandments?
ECHO is an acronym and its letters stand for this.
What is "Embracing Christ's Hope Outpoured"
This is the length in weeks of the Advent season.
What are 4 weeks
Jesus was visited by magi (often called wise men or astrologers) who brought these three gifts.
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
Luther writes that all Christians can do this boldly and with complete confidence.
What is prayer?
Genesis and Exodus are in this section of the Bible.
What is the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible, Pentateuch)?
Linda is from this state.
What is Florida?
This "voice crying out from the wilderness" is Jesus' older cousin. He prepared people for Jesus' life and ministry and death by urging all to 'repent.'
Who is John the Baptist?
This is the name of the Angel that appears to Mary and Joseph.
Who is Gabriel?
God's Word comes to us in these 2 ways. The first tells what God wants from you, and the second tells us what God does for you
What are Law and Gospel?
After wrestling with God, Jacob's name was changed to this, which means "struggles with God."
What/who is Israel?
Traditionally at the beginning of worship, the leader says this to prepare our hearts and minds for worship and and acknowledge that the Triune God is here with us.
What is the Invocation?
DAILY DOUBLE:
In Holden Evening Prayer, the 'Magnificat' or 'Song of Praise' was originally sung by this person from the Bible.
Who is the Virgin Mary (Jesus' Mom)?
What is Egypt?
People do not earn God's love, but God in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit gives it to all people through this.
This is God's name in Hebrew, and it means "I am."
What is Yahweh (YHWH)?
Originally called the Cuetlaxóchitl, the poinsettia is a bright red flower often used to decorate for Christmas. It originates from this country.
What is Mexico?