What is Advent?
Check out this brief YouTube on Advent for an introduction to the season. It may not be celebrated the same way in all places (for example, we don't necessarily do "the pink candle" thing here at SSLC). But you'll get a good idea of what Advent is and what Advent ISN'T.
Advent at SSLC
Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation. We are waiting for the celebration of Christ's birth. We are anticipating Christmas.
But there is also a sense of waiting and anticipation of Christ's return, as well. Our celebration is not just of past historical events. We also anticipate a rebirth of Jesus' presence in our lives TODAY. We acknowledge a longing for Jesus' return SOMEDAY, as well--as it is written in the book of Revelation, "Never again will they hunger or thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (7:16-17, NIV). We reply, "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus."
But there is also a sense of waiting and anticipation of Christ's return, as well. Our celebration is not just of past historical events. We also anticipate a rebirth of Jesus' presence in our lives TODAY. We acknowledge a longing for Jesus' return SOMEDAY, as well--as it is written in the book of Revelation, "Never again will they hunger or thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (7:16-17, NIV). We reply, "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus."