Advent is the first season of the Christian year. It is the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus; in other words, the period immediately before Christmas. It begins four Sundays before Christmas.
The word Advent comes to us from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming.” Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming.
Christians believe that the season of Advent serves a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians today endure for the second coming of Christ.
Our church celebrates the Season of Advent with some special traditions. We light candles around the Advent wreath during worship, along with special scriptures and prayers. Our music and our teachings help to prepare us for Christmas by turning our attention to our need for God’s Holy Coming – we desperately need God to break into this world and save us.
