Advent (to come) heralds the coming of the Messiah. It is the liturgical season before Christmas and begins November 30th this year. As a nifty way to re-member, we are publishing an Advent Devotional Book. This is simply a 26 page book (one page for each day of Advent) written by each of us during this holy season. So…we need 26 people to agree to write one page each. I will give you the texts from which to choose to be written at the top of your page. Then you will please right a devotional: something about the Advent season or about Christmases of your childhood or your adult life. It is your page, so write what is on your heart. Sign your name and then close with a prayer. There are examples of devotional books in our parlor, if you’d like to look at some. This is how a page might look:
The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.
(Luke 1:30-32)
I remember as a youngster watching the annual Christmas pageant at church. I was always glad when they used a live baby for the play. Today, I think about what Mary and Joseph must have been going through. I am sure it was difficult to carry such a big responsibility. Sometimes, when I face something scary, I remember our Savior’s parents and how they somehow got through their hardships. I gain strength from their example. My prayer is that this year we will look to the Lord for strength. We may not know what is ahead, but we know who is the Head.
Lucia McKee Kremzar
Dear Lord,
Remind us of the true meaning of Christmas. Help us to reach out to others in love now and everyday, Amen.
You may email the page to me at Lemmaus0999@aol.com or put it on my desk or mail First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 625, Bridgeport Texas 76426. Anyone can participate. Please do so. We will have a nice book that each of us can use during this Advent season, as we focus on God’s amazing grace! I will have a list of the dates and Scriptures at church and will email a copy also. Just sign up for a date. I’d like to have your page in the office by October 26th so we can publish by the end of November.
Love to you all. Feel free to call me with any questions: 817-915-3558.
God bless and thank you!
Lucia
