Advent Worship

Do you remember the feeling when someone important is about to arrive at your place?  It’s a mixture of anticipation and excitement and nervousness.  Did you make all the correct preparations?  Will the person be happy to see you?  When and how will the person arrive?  Will there be any surprises?

During these weeks before Christmas, we anticipate the imminent arrival of Jesus.  He’s an important person!  We are about to celebrate his birth.  He could return on judgment day at any time.  But in worship we realize that he impacts our lives when the Bible is read and when the sacraments are administered.  Suddenly we feel the excitement of an imminent arrival.

November 30:  First Sunday in Advent – Imminent Arrival of the King
December 7:    Second Sunday in Advent – Imminent Arrival of the Judge
December 14:  Third Sunday in Advent – Imminent Arrival of the Messiah
December 21:  Fourth Sunday in Advent – Imminent Arrival of Emmanuel