Visuals for Advent

Nicholas V. Kroeze

Time to Worship
Carved red oak Advent candle holder
2002

The central theme of the Time to Worship Advent Log is the eternal purpose of God in Christ, designed in the shape of a cross to focus one’s meditation on Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.

The scenes are framed within cathedral like arches—the formal place of worship. The central arch is open to all sides, serving as a focal point, where the light of Christ’s presence glows, drawing our hearts to worship.

Twenty-nine candles are lit beginning each year on November 28 (lighting each arm in succession) after those gathered read from Old and New Testament selections.

Arch 1 Perfect Fellowship Adam and Eve Communing with God in Eden Arch 2 Covenant Noah’s Altar after the Flood Arch 3 Sojourn Melchizedek Welcoming Abram Arch 4 Provision The Ram Provided for Sacrifice Arch 5 Kindness and Faithfulness Rebekah at the Well Arch 6 Unseen Presence Jacob’s Dream of the Heavenly Stairway

Arch 7 Deliverance
Miriam Celebrating the Egyptians’ Defeat

Arch 8 Tabernacle
The Glory of God’s Presence

Arch 9 Providence
Boaz Takes Ruth as His Wife

Arch 10 Commitment
Hannah Brings Samuel to Eli

Arch 11 War
David’s Deliverance from His Enemies

Arch 12 Hope
Walking from Darkness into Light

Arch 13 Future
Justice and Peace from the Lord

Arch 14 Celebration
The Coming of the Messiah