What is Advent All About?

 

This past Sunday was the beginning of Advent and the new church year. I came across this video last week and thought I would share it for this week's entry. A couple of notes - first of all, the colors of Advent have evolved over the years - many of us will remember purple and pink candles on the Advent wreath and even purple banners and paraments (the decorative cloths on the altar and pulpit) for Advent. At Epiphany, as well as many other churches, the color we use for Advent is blue - the color of hope. Secondly, please ignore the advertisement at the end of the video.

 

On a personal note, Advent will be second nature for us, for over the past few months we have learned all about patience, waiting, preparation, anticipation, and hope. I have good news - my wife and I have sold the house in Westerville (closing next week) and we will close on a house in Dayton on December 17 (and move in on December 21st!). 

God bless you in this Advent!

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus

Peace,
Pastor Charlie