Light

Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for the coming of Emmanuel, God with us, in flesh through the baby Jesus. The many challenges we’ve faced this year as a congregation, community, nation and world have tested our patience and perseverance in ways we couldn’t have imagined and the need for both continues. Although we will miss many of the holiday traditions that are dear to us, it’s likely the pace of what can be a phrenetic season will be slowed. In the midst acknowledging our yearning for normalcy, how can we experience our faith, family and friends in new and life-giving ways? The Psalms guide us on the journey.

Pastor Beth uses Psalm 96 to focus on light. Verses 1-3 say “O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.”