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2014 Worship Guide
A Lincoln Daily News.com Publication
Pastor Adam Quine
First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln
silence of the Advent season, we will sense
that Advent marks something momentous:
God’s coming into our midst!
With new eyes we will recognize God’s
coming isn’t a one-time event. Rather, it is
a recurring possibility here and now. And
thus Advent is not merely a commemorative
event or an anniversary, but rather a yearly
opportunity for us to consider the future,
the second Advent—the promised coming
of God’s reign on earth.
So from November 30th to that silent night
of December 24th, make space to wait with
Mary and Joseph. Find ways to get excited
about the great expectation that the Advent
season offers. Participate within the birth
of God’s love by offering your presence
instead of presents to those in your lives.
More importantly, embody the same care
and attentiveness God has, is doing, and
will continue to do, by putting on skin and
living among us—the greatest indication of
love.
This holiday season give the gift of heartfelt
attention to children in orphanages or hos-
pitals, foster homes, or on your own street.
Show them your undivided attention by
reading to them, engaging in a fun art pro-
ject or playing games.
Love those in your life the way God loved
us in Christ Jesus, Emmanuel—God with
us: selflessly.
Friends, we are called in Advent not only to
wait but to “bring forth the Savior,” to be-
come more and more sensitive to the morn-
ing dew and to open our souls to the rain so
that our inner self can bring forth the Love
of God.
May your Advent be filled with peace,
hope, joy, and most especially, Love.
