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Advent Begins! - November 30, 9:30am

November 30, 2025
9:30am Worship

First Sunday of Advent - "Waiting Well"

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2–5, Matthew 24:36–44
Sermon:  "Quick! Look Busy!" by Rev. Karen Wright
Music: The Praise Team, Carrie DeVries, director, will lead us in worship with contemporary songs and hymns.

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Waiting Well for Advent

Beginning November 30th, we will start our Advent journey "Waiting Well." Waiting isn't the strong suit for most in our fast-paced society—we may understand it at times, but we still don't like it. Yet anticipatory waiting is at the heart of Advent.

Advent is a season of the "now and not yet." We begin by contemplating Christ's promised return before turning toward the story of Mary and Joseph and their waiting for the Christ Child's birth. This Advent, let us heed the call from Matthew 24 to "Keep Awake" as we await both Christ's return and celebrate His birth once again.

Advent, the four-week period leading up to Christmas, is a time of reflection, preparation, and joyful anticipation for Christians around the world. Throughout the church, symbols of this theme are displayed prominently. Advent wreaths adorned with candles, each representing a different aspect of the season – hope, peace, joy, and love – stand as visual reminders of the anticipation that fills the hearts of believers. The church community, united in purpose and faith, eagerly awaits the coming of Christ – a celebration that transcends time and connects believers to the timeless message of hope, love, and redemption.

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Adult Christian Education

10:45am

Join us for these two adult education classes during Advent, November 30–December 21:

Study on the Advent theme, “Waiting Well” will meet in Room 3.

Worship Reflections, led by church members, in the concourse by the coat closet area.

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