Welcome to Advent 2020
A message from Lead Pastor,
Chris Goldman
ad·vent
/ˈadˌvent/
noun
the arrival of a notable person,
thing, or event.
The tradition of advent—according to the Catholic News Agency—began with St. Perpetuus who is credited with the oldest written practices dating back to 480 AD. This followed the 4th Century decision to make December 25 a commemorative day for the birth of Christ. Some people keep this season as holy, others approach it as fun, and many do both. My hope is that we can all focus on drawing closer to God this advent season as 2020 finally draws to a close. I want to recommend a couple avenues for a healthier spiritual path as we close out this year. Both are linked here for your convenience.
1. The Advent Project - Biola University
Biola University offers a free daily devotional for the seasons of Advent and Lent incorporating readings, devotional thoughts, musical meditations, and artwork to draw you closer to God. If you are drawn to artistic expressions, it’s worth checking out.
Biola University offers a free daily devotional for the seasons of Advent and Lent incorporating readings, devotional thoughts, musical meditations, and artwork to draw you closer to God. If you are drawn to artistic expressions, it’s worth checking out.
2. The Bible App (Home Page Story)
The Bible App (formerly YouVersion) has a more recent feature on the home page of the app simply inviting you to “open story.” A wide variety of pastors contribute a two- minute video coordinated with the daily reading, devotional, and prayer. Users can choose a personal point for growth each day as well.
The Bible App (formerly YouVersion) has a more recent feature on the home page of the app simply inviting you to “open story.” A wide variety of pastors contribute a two- minute video coordinated with the daily reading, devotional, and prayer. Users can choose a personal point for growth each day as well.
Click on each date below to download the sermon study for that day.
These Advent studies below are a reminder of our commitment as a church to transform lives and community.
Each lesson can also be downloaded and printed in your home for your entire family.
Each lesson can also be downloaded and printed in your home for your entire family.
