We, the members of the Genesee Lutheran Parish, in receiving God’s gracious gifts, are committed to be living examples of Jesus’ love by strengthening and encouraging each other. We commit to love every person and serve anyone we can through word and deed, following the example of our Lord.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Sparkling blue lights, the blue paraments at the front of the church, and the blue candles are used to remind each of us that we are celebrating a special season, the season of Advent.  Blue is used during Advent for its references to hope.  The use of blue originated in Scandinavia, probably because purple dye was too expensive for churches to use.  The alternate color for Advent is purple, the royal color of the coming King.  And on Christmas, we will see the change of blue paraments to white.  White will signify the purity of the newborn Christ and the light and joy we have in him.

http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Worship/Learning-Center/FAQs/Liturgical-Colors.aspx
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