Celebrating Advent in 2006

Advent.

You may have heard the word in church before but never really understood what is meant by it. The Season of Advent is a four-week focus on the anticipation of the Messiah’s birth and the hope that birth brings to the world.

The season is celebrated around the world in many denominations as a season of expectation and the hope that “people dwelling in darkness will see a great light.” It is a time to focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ with a joyous sense of excitement, both corporately as a Body of believers and also in our homes with family.

It is with that in mind that we wanted to give each of you a devotional guide that will equip you to enjoy this season with your family, and in turn, this will enhance our congregation’s worship this year as we come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

We hope you’ll find it worthwhile to slow down and spend time together as a family, engaging in the worldwide focus on the peace and joy of Advent. It’s our desire that this blog will be a helpful tool for you and that you will rejoice with us that “Mary bore a Son, called Him Jesus…and he saved the people from their sins!”

From all of us on the Crossroads staff, we wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you have an enjoyable Season of Advent!