Evangelical Christians are adopting — and adapting — the rituals of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas that are traditionally celebrated by Catholics, Lutherans, Eastern Orthodox and other liturgical churches.
They’re giving a new, personalized spin to the prayers, candles and calendars to track the building excitement, and set a spiritual tone day by day. This year Advent begins on Sunday.
I was working on a list of things I have learned or been exposed to since leaving the Baptist church, with Advent being one of them. I have to admit the first time I was exposed to Advent it was a bit weird, only because it was something new to me, but I’m thankful that I have now embraced it. I hope the evangelicals that will be exposed to this as something new in their worship will find it just as enriching.
I, too, knew nothing about this beautiful season, having grown up in the Baptist church. Now, as a Methodist, I anticipate the Advent season as it prepares me for Christmas Day and also keeps me focused on the true meaning of the season.
A time of preparation— We prepare for a new baby coming into our family, we prepare for a visit from Grandma, we certainly would prepare for a visit from a rich uncle, wht not p[repare for the coming of our Savior—- first at Christmas, (The reason for the season.), and for His second coming at the end of time…
Always be prepared..
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