The past two years have been difficult and trying for all of us. Who has not suffered from this pandemic? There are some among us who have lost family members and friends to the disease. Some were afflicted by the virus and, by God’s grace, were healed. Many experienced economic difficulties, lost jobs, worked shorter hours, downsized or closed their business, incurred unplanned medical bills. Many more experienced fear, loneliness and isolation from family, friends and community.
Welcome to the first Sunday in Advent, dear fellow disciples of Jesus!
We once again prepare ourselves for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as a little baby,