Evangelicals adopting Advent
December 1st, 2008
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.
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1. MamaToots | December 1st, 2008 at 7:31 am
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.
2. Roland | December 1st, 2008 at 3:06 pm
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..
3. jonathan | December 1st, 2008 at 3:41 pm
http://www.adventconspiracy.com
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