24 Days Before Christmas

 

 

Advent - a word derived from the Latin word for "coming" or "arrival" -  is a season of waiting, expecting, and hoping. 

Beginning four Sundays prior to Christmas and ending on Christmas Eve, Advent helps us to prepare for the coming, or "advent" of the Christ Child at Christmas. 

Christian tradition includes the use of an Advent wreath to inspire hope for the coming of Christ. Lighting candles and reading Bible verses reminds us of His coming in the past, in the future, and in our own lives.

Mother Teresa once noted that the first person to welcome Christ was John the Baptist, who leaped for joy on recognizing him, though both of them were still being carried in their mothers' wombs. In stark contrast, we are often so dulled by superficial distractions that we are incapable of hearing any voice within, let alone listening to it. Consequently, the feeling we know as Christmas cheer may lack any real connection to the vital spirit that radiated from the manger.

Let this Christmas be different.

Celebrate a Simple Christmasevery weekend this month.
Be present for worship December 3rd at 1st WednesdayWorship.
Participate in The Journey Bible Classes on the 10th and 17th.
Get tickets for Christmas eve at GCC.

Participate in Advent.

Christ is coming.

Revelation 15:3-4  -  How great and wonderful are all your works, Lord God Almighty; upright and true are all your ways, King of nations. Who does not revere and glorify your name, O Lord? For you alone are holy, and all nations will come and adore you for the many acts of saving justice you have shown.