Advent Season has arrived at Terra Nova and we hope that you will take time amidst the shopping and parties to reflect on the arrival our Savior Jesus Christ.

For the four Sundays leading up to Christmas, we will focus on the historical themes of Hope, Joy, Peace and Love during our Sunday Services at 10AM and 12NOON.

On Christmas Eve, we will gather at Revolution Hall at 6PM for a Candlelight Service celebrating the birth of Christ.

Below, you will find some resources for Advent that Pastor Scott Womer recently posted on “The City”.

Historically, the four Sundays prior to Christmas are celebrated as Advent (literally “arrival”). Advent marks the time of Christ entering into our midst. This is a time to wait, reflect, prepare, and anticipate joyfully the birth of Christ. The Incarnation.

Each Sunday, we as a congregation will reflect together on the themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. But I would encourage you to not only celebrate with your church family, but also take time privately, or with your own family, to reflect and prepare.

Here are a couple resources I have found that have been very effective for me over the years as Advent devotionals & readings.

1. “Advent and Christmas” Thomas Merton
28 days of scripture, Merton writings, and prayers.
Find on Amazon at: http://tinyurl.com/2euq7th

2. “Watch For The Light”
45 days of Advent writings by C.S. Lewis, Thomas Merton, Madeleine L’Engle, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer,  Meister Eckhart, Brennan Manning, Martin Luther, and others.
Find on Amazon at: http://tinyurl.com/2fjk9j9