Week 1: Watch

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Week 1: Watch

December 1, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Psalm 130, Matthew 1

Advent means a “coming” or “arrival”— a watching and waiting for the coming of Jesus. Advent begins the church year as we're invited to enter God’s eternal story, joining with God’s people— past and present—waiting together. As we begin our series today, we light the first advent candle, and we understand what it means to actively watch and wait for Jesus.

Week 3: Rejoice

December 15, 2024 • Adam Derus • Luke 2:8–20, Luke 1:46–50

As we light the third candle of Advent, we reflect on the theme of rejoice. The promise of the Advent—Messiah—is seen throughout the Scriptures, and the people of God have been waiting and preparing for Him. Now, the fulfillment has arrived in Jesus. As Mary, the angels, and the shepherds show us, the miraculous coming of Jesus should restore our wonder and lead us to rejoice together, even in a weary world.

Week 2: Prepare

December 8, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Luke 1:5–17

As we light the second candle of Advent, we reflect on the theme of prepare. John the Baptist prepared people for the coming of Jesus, and Jesus prepared John as he struggled and doubted in prison. Let’s look to their stories to prepare our lives for Jesus and allow our hearts to be prepared by Him.