Advent 2005

Below are listed the weeks of Advent and the specific preaching themes I will be following for Advent. In terms of Radical Orthodoxy, I am focusing heavily on the idea of gift- the gift that is Christ, the very unexpected nature of this gift as an infant and as a returning Messiah, the way the gift is received, participated in, and shared, etc. I will be interested to hear your thoughts and comments.

Sunday, November 27, 2005- The First Sunday of Advent
Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-37
Sermon: Preparing Our Hearts to Receive the Gift

Sunday, December 4, 2005- The Second Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Sermon: Receive the Gift

Sunday, December 11, 2005- The Third Sunday of Advent
This Sunday, we will celebrate a modified version of lessons and carols. All groups in the church will share gifts in some way, via reading, singing, prayer, etc.

Theme: The Most Unexpected Gift

Sunday, December 18, 2005- The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 47-55
Sermon: Pregnant with the Word!

Sunday, December 25, 2005- Christmas Day
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4; Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: Open the Gift!