Advent means “waiting” or “preparation.” Advent in the season in which we wait for the birth of Christ. We’re not alone in our waiting. God’s people throughout history have waited for God to act, have waited and trusted Yahweh for deliverance. The people of Israel waited, enslaved, crying out for deliverance from Egypt. Again in the time leading up to the birth of Jesus, God’s covenant people find themselves in their homeland, but under roman occupation. The religious leaders fight to keep the status quo and the poor and oppressed cry out to Yahweh again. Yahweh hears the cry of the oppressed and this time sends himself to deliver, restore, and heal the human wound. We too wait for the return of the King, to bring justice, life, hope and complete restoration of all things. We have written a guide for families to use during advent to help remember our story, make room for the King, and look forward with hope and anticipation for his coming again. You can download the guide in the links section in the left margin of this page. Peace on earth and good will toward all mankind.