Advent Reflections 1

This Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent on the Christian liturgical calendar. The word "Advent" means "coming". It's a period of anticipation and expectation. It is a time when we look back to the anticipation of Jesus' birth; It is also a time when we look forward to his return to earth. In Advent we are reminded that we live in an in-between time. This year we are focusing on how God bursts/breaks into the world, and so we look for what God is doing in the world and how we can conform our lives to God's mission and purpose.

Each week I would like to present an article from someone outside of the Spring Mount Mennonite community, to give us additional perspectives about the Advent season. This First reflection comes from Julie Clawson, and you can find her reflection here.

Grace and peace to you in this season of hopeful anticipation.