“Preparation, Patience and Perseverance” 12/11/16 Scripture: Mt 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-13 by Rev. Laurie Williams
As you know, we have now entered the third week of Advent- already. Time sure does fly! I don’t know about you but I’m done with my shopping. I haven’t wrapped anything yet but I have finished buying Christmas presents. I do know that this can be a very hectic time in the lives of people who celebrate Christmas whether it has religious meaning for them or not. We run around shopping, decorating, baking cookies and special meals, going to choral concerts and puppet musicals, having Christmas parties, and for some of us, preparing for arrival of family and friends. In all that hustle and bustle the importance of the season of Advent may get lost on us. During this season it is vital for the Christian to prepare, be patient and persevere. […]