Sunday 2 December--Advent 1--Happy New Year

WHAT IS ADVENT?
We live in a society that is tied to a secular calendar. As Christians we have a second calendar that is important. It is the CHRISTIAN CALENDAR, and its new year begins on the first day, the first Sunday of the church season we call Advent.

Using Scripture references, Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ, both as a baby some two thousand years ago and also the Second Advent, referring to the second coming of Jesus Christ.

What is Advent? Advent is.....

1-Advent is about an unusual PROMISE.
(Scriptures: Isaiah 7:14; John 14:3)

2-Advent is about unlimited POSSIBILITIES.
(Scriptures: Luke 1:37; John 14:3)

3-Advent is about uncommon PREPARATION.
(Scriptures: Mark 1:2-3; Luke 12:35-36)

4-Advent is about universal PROCLAMATION.
(Scriptures: Matthew 1:21; Hebrews 9:28)

5-Advent is about ultimate PRESENCE
(Scriptures: John 1:14; Revelation 21:2-4)

Happy New Year from Pastor Jim