Sent: The Mission of Christmas
Experience the joy, the wonder, and the fun of the season at Hope Church of Westerville.
- Participate in the lighting of the Advent Wreath each Sunday of Advent
- Come for the Christmas Pageant on December 14 during the morning worship service
- Read the Online daily Advent Devotional
- Participate in the online Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on December 19th
- Give a gift to the worldwide work of the Christian and Missionary Alliance by December 21
- Come for candlelight and carols on Christmas Eve
- Prepare for the Return of the King
This Devotional is a collection of Scripture-based daily readings that guide believers through the four weeks leading up to Christmas, focusing on themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.
They help prepare hearts to celebrate Christ’s birth and anticipate His return.
What Is Advent?
- Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “arrival” or “coming.”
- It marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and spans the four Sundays before Christmas, starting on November 30th in the year 2025.
- The season is both a celebration of Christ’s first coming and a hopeful anticipation of His second coming
Purpose of Daily Readings
- Advent daily readings help believers focus spiritually amid the busyness of the season.
- They draw attention to God’s promises, the prophecies of the Messiah, and the fulfillment in Jesus’ birth.
- These readings often include short passages, making them accessible for personal devotion or family reflection
Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Join us for a beautiful Christmas Eve candlelight service filled with carols, Scripture readings, special music, and a message of hope and salvation. Bring your family and friends as we reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and light candles to symbolize the light of Christ shining in the darkness. There will be a special story for HopeKids and a glow stick candle
The Christmas Eve Service begins at 7:00 pm. Celebrate the official start of Christmas as we light the Christ Candle of the Advent Wreath.
The traditional Story told in a most untraditional way. Come see the kids of HopeKids, along with the youth of HopeYouth, tell the story of the Nativity of Christ, as told by a Newscaster on the nightly news and a couple of reporters.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is a fun, unofficial holiday celebrated on the third Friday of December, which in 2025 falls on December 19th. It's a day to wear your most tacky, festive, and outlandish holiday sweaters, and it originated in 2011 to celebrate the joy of these unique garments, becoming an international phenomenon since. Participate in Hope Church’s Online Ugly Sweater Day by wearing an ugly sweater all day and getting a picture of you wearing the Ugly Sweater. Take a group photo or a selfie, then send your picture using the email link below.
A video montage of all the pictures will be presented on Sunday, December 21st.
What time is the candlelight service?
Our carols by candlelight service is on Christmas Eve at 7PM. There is no formal childcare during this service.
Will the children have to hold real lt candles.
Absolutely not, there will be glow stick candles, for children and any adult who doesn’t want to hold a lit candle.
When is the HopeKids Christmas Pageant
The HopeKids play is a special part of the Sunday morning worship service on December 14th at 10:00. This is a special time for the kids of HopeKids because veteran HopeKids, the youth of HopeYouth are helping the HopeYouth Directors and sponsors put on this special pageant. Come and see, come to rejoice with the Kids and the Youth. There is the traditional pageant with news reporters and a newscaster
Where do I park?
If it’s your first time visiting us, turn on your hazard lights when entering the parking lot so we can treat you as our VIP. A parking attendant will come out to your car and let you know where to park.
What should I wear?
Come exactly as you are - don’t dress up or down for anyone.
Is your church accessible?
We have made sure that our building is accessible for people of all different abilities.
Can I watch services online if I can’t attend in person?
Absolutely! If you are unable to attend our in-person service for any reason, you can watch it live or view it on our Website Video Streaming Page at your convenience. Streaming will begin at 6:55 for Christmas Eve and 9:55 on December 14th.