ADVENT 2020 | ISSUE 1
THE COMING
The Advent Guide for Allen Temple AME Church-Atlanta
ADVENT DURING COVID WHAT'S INSIDE Advent Word Search 2 What is Advent? 3 The Angel Tree Project 3 The Advent Wreath 3
God is never unaware The world may seem like it is in turmoil, but one thing is for certain, God is not God of confusion, but of order. Out of the chaos that was the beginning, God created order. God juxtaposed the dry land and the water, day and night out of nothingness, and God has already set the beginning and the end. Nothing that we are experiencing at any moment is a surprise to God--to us, yes, but to God, never. COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, and it has certainly pushed each of us to new levels emotionally, physically, intellectually, politically, socially, and spiritually. This global pandemic has forced us to really pause and consider what is truly important in life. Many of us have family members and friends who have had--and recovered, from COVID-19, and even some who have died from complications associated with the virus. Let us pause to remember our loved ones. Amen.
Weekly Scripture Refletions 4 Peppermint Bark Oreos 4
Perhaps even reading this, you are one who has recovered and now understand more clearly the ramifications when members of our intercontinental community refuse to follow the necessary precautions to slow the spread of the virus. Nonetheless, we have the blessed assurance that we serve a God who has already ordered hope, peace, joy and love through the advent ("the coming") of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate.
Coming: in January: Next Level Small Group 4
May your focus this season be on how Christ came so that you might experience the fullness of all that God has already ordained for your live.
Rev. Susan
Try this easy Peppermint Bark Oreo recipie this season - Page 4.