During this Advent season we
will be taking a journey during worship based on a book called “The Journey,
Walking the Road to Bethlehem”, by Adam Hamilton. Each week will explore a different story from
the Bible and the journey those people had to undertake as they lived their lives
journeying towards the birth of Jesus.
We will not only learn about Mary, Joseph and Elizabeth but we will
learn about the surroundings they inhabited as they began this journey. My hope is that each of us will be encouraged
to take our own journey during worship to be reminded of or learn the true
meaning of Christmas.
As Adam Hamilton so bluntly
shares in his book of reflections, “Christmas today seems like an orgy of
overindulgence. Many Americans go into debt to make sure their children have
"enough" under the tree at Christmas and then watch as their kids
become weary after opening so many presents. We find ourselves with a
"Christmas hangover" when the credit card bills arrive. Somehow we
miss out on the true message and joy of Christmas (Hamilton, Adam (2011). The
Journey: A Season of Reflections (Kindle Locations 106-109). Abingdon Press.
Kindle Edition.)
Often in the rush of Christmas
schedules and busyness we let that meaning of Christmas fall to the wayside,
overtaken by Christmas parties, family obligations and unfortunately lots of
stress. So as we take this journey this
Advent season lets be sure to slow down occasionally and focus on the birth of
our savior Jesus.
You can check out Adam's book through the link below.
Peace and Blessings to you
during this special time of year.
Pastor David Machon
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