The Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, held an Advent service of lament healing on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Central Presbyterian Church announced that it held an Advent service of lament and healing in the church's sanctuary at 7 p.m.
According to the post, the special service was also live-streamed through its official social media sites.
The church said the cries and prayers of lament have arisen for ages from those who have been through traumatic events.
The Central Presbyterian explained that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had claimed the lives of thousands of people around the world in the last 18 months. The people have often cried out as individuals, groups, and nations.
At the same time, many experienced personal tragedies outside the scope of the pandemic that evoked similar expressions of grief and sorrow, including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or even recent events at their church.
According to Central Presbyterian, lament gives Christ's church a prayer and reflection rhetoric appropriate for the turbulent times we live in rhetoric that mourns the loss, explores complicity in brokenness, screams for divine help, and sings and prays with hope.
It added that in the end, it is the fidelity of the God who listens and acts that defines mourning and not the desire to express the people's grief.
The church anticipated that the public would attend the service, which was intended to lift up the lament and their enduring faith in Jesus Christ during this season of expectant waiting for a savior.
According to the post, parking was also available in the garage for those needed during the service.
Those who wish to see more information written in this article may visit the Central Presbyterian Church's Facebook post.
Advent Parish Celebrations
The Central Presbyterian Church started the celebration of Advent parish celebrations on Saturday, Nov. 20. The church announced on Facebook on Friday, Nov. 19, that the Advent parish celebrations were held on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
They asked the community to come to their local parish for beautiful celebrations and the opportunity to give, receive, and enjoy fellowships.
Those interested in attending can read this week's e-news or contact Rev. Jasiel Hernandez Garcia, Eleanor Dake, or Lucy Baum for more information, according to the Central Presbyterian Church's post.
Church's '12 Days of Giving' Catalog
This year's "12 Days of Giving" booklet from the Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta will feature Central Christmas photos from families and congregation members.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Nov. 7, the Central Presbyterian Church encouraged the public to send their favorite Central Christmas photographs for inclusion in this year's Christmas catalog.
According to the church, the public was urged to contribute their favorite images from the Advent candle lighting to the Children's Christmas pageant.
The Central Presbyterian Church pointed out its desire to share its joy with others.
The church's website said the Central Christmas photos could be forwarded to Mark Wallace Maguire.
Participants interested in learning more about this written article should visit the Central Presbyterian Church's Facebook page.
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