St. Timothy Lutheran Church To Hold German Advent Service

St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Hendersonville will have a special German Advent Service the third Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008, at 4:00 pm. This is the second time the church is holding the service; the first service held in December, 2007, was attended by over 250 people from throughout Middle Tennessee.

The entire Advent service will be in German; the program will be printed in German and English so that non-German-speakers may also follow along. The service will begin with the lighting of the traditional Advent wreath, and will feature readings from the Luther Bible dating back to 1545. A brief devotion will be offered on the importance of Advent as a preparation for the coming Christmas.

Many beloved German Advent and Christmas hymns and songs are included in the service. The music will be performed and accompanied by organ, flute, guitar, violin, accordion and the St. Timothy’s Kids Children’s Choir. Songs include Süßer die Glocken nie klingen (Sweeter the Bells Never Sound), Ihr Kinderlein Kommet (O Come Little Children), O du fröhliche, o du selige (O How Joyfully, O How Blessedly), and of course Stille Nacht (Silent Night).

Everyone is invited to a reception following the service in the fellowship hall, featuring traditional Christstollen and other German baked goods, coffee, tea and hot spiced cider.