ADVENT: HE-E-E’S COMING!
The promise was given to Satan in the Garden of Eden – a Deliverer would come. God told Abraham that from his descendant the world would be blessed. It was prophesied throughout the Old Testament, a Messiah would come from the line of David. When the angel appeared to Mary, it was to tell her that she would give birth to the “Promised One”. Now we too, look forward to celebrating the anniversary of that magnificent event – Christmas. This is what the season of Advent is all about – an exciting season in the Church Year.
Beginning Sunday, December 1st, as members or friends of Faith, each Sunday until Christmas, we have special Sunday services with this Advent theme, “Arise and Shine”. During these four weeks, we remember that Christ was incarnate (born as a man) to live, die and rise for you and me, assuring us of eternal life. We also remember that He comes into our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacrament and He has promised to come again to take us to be with Him in heaven.
Three Wednesday evenings during this time there is a Bible study, emphasizing the prophecies that Jesus is both the Lion and the Lamb promised throughout the Old Testament. The Bible studies are Wednesdays: Dec. 4th, Dec. 11th and Dec. 18th at 7 p.m. with a light meal beginning at 6 p.m. We hope every member makes a special effort to celebrate this season with fellow members regularly.
Following the Advent Season we celebrate the anniversary of our Lord’s birthday – Christmas – ON Christmas Day, December 25th, with a Communion service at 10:30 a.m.
Remember again, “Immanuel – God With Us”. Excitedly invite and perhaps bring your friends and relatives.
Pearl and I join in prayerfully asking God that each of you have a blessed Advent and Christmas with peace and joy into the New Year of 2020.
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