Therefore say to them, "Thus declares the LORD of hosts: 'Return to me,' says the LORD of hosts, 'and I will return to you,' says the LORD of hosts." - Zechariah 1:3
Welcome to Advent, 2025, a wonderful time of waiting and preparing for the arrival of Jesus Christ. ("Advent" comes from the Latin adventus, which means "coming" or "arrival").
What a special season of the year, these four weeks before Christmas
And what an amazing opportunity for us to have our own hearts and minds renewed by the Holy Spirit's work through the word of God sung, prayed, preached, meditated upon, and lived out in and through our lives.
Don't miss the awe and wonder that surround this time of year as we get ready for Christmas.
To help us along our journey, we will be listening to God's Truth through the biblical book of Zechariah. Each week we will be called to another response to the LORD's Kingdom work with His people, all with the goal of preparing our hearts and minds to rightly worship King Jesus during this season and beyond.
As we realized from this past Sunday's sermon, the prophet Zechariah is not afraid to remind His readers - and us today, who have ears to hear and eyes to see Zechariah's spiritual truth - of God's amazing grace and love, even while the prophet called the people to repentance and a return to the King.
How about you?
Are you ready for the return of the coming King, King Jesus?
Seeking Shalom with you,
~ Pastor Sean and Tess
PS - Two terrific ways for you to delight in the LORD this Advent/Christmas season are happening this coming weekend. See the announcements in this email about the special holiday edition of "Feed the Hungry" on Saturday and the "Dinner & a Show" program on Sunday.