Advent

Today marks the first Sunday of Advent. The word Advent originates from the Latin word “Adventus” which means “coming” or “arrival.” The month-long Advent Season is focused on preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ in all ways, from His birth in the past to His Second Coming in the future as the Messiah. Each of the four weeks of Advent has a theme, and a candle is lit for each: Advent Week One: Hope and Faith. Advent WeekTwo: Peace. Advent Week Three: Love. Advent Week Four: Joy. This Advent season, we wish you strong hope and faith, peace, love, and abundant joy.