Advent is defined as the arrival of a notable person, event, or thing. What could better fit this definition than the arrival of Jesus into the world? At Christmas we celebrate the birth of the incarnation of God, Jesus, born of Mary. Advent for the church is the expectant waiting and preparation to welcome Jesus into our hearts once again. It is not that we somehow lost Jesus since last year; it is more like an anniversary of one of the most profound moments in history. It is one of my favorite times of year when people are a little kinder, a little happier. People smile more and call out greetings more often. Laughter peals from the lips of children. People hum, whistle, and sing some of my favorite songs, the songs that tell the tale of Christmas.
Hark the Herald Angels Sing of Joy to the World. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear above Oh Little Town of Bethlehem that Angels We Have Heard on High sang Gloria about The First Noel. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night the baby Jesus was Away in a Manger. O Holy Night when the Infant Holy, Infant Lowly was born for Love Came Down at Christmas. Come thou Long Expected Jesus sang the Angels from the Realms of Glory. Do You Hear What I Hear then Go Tell It on a Mountain about what happened that Silent Night Once in Royal David's City. What Child is This? It is none other than The Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Mary Did You Know that Gabriel's Message would bring such Glory to God? There's a Song in the Air for Mary's Boy Child has been born. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel and change our lives forever.
Enjoy the true meaning of Christmas as together we approach the wondrous date. www.fcccarrollton.org
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