The beginning of the Christmas season enables Christians and their church communities to give meaning and purpose to the birth of Christ. The “Christmas season” is called Advent. It is traditionally the beginning of the cycle of stories and biblical themes that start many churches on to their new year. Properly preparing for Christmas can prevent us being assimilated into a materialistic and competitively hedonistic culture. Reflecting and anticipating Christ’s birth can foster a longing for new beginnings in my own walk.
I would like to thank Steve Simila Grant from Laurier heights in Edmonton for this year’s Advent materials.
Warmly,
In Christ,
Jeremy Bell