Advent for All

I was reminded of something powerful and beautiful yesterday at church.  My kids were home for the holiday weekend and attended worship.  They came home talking about all the people they had conversations with, all the folks who greeted them and welcomed them back to their church home.  These people have watched my kids grow up, prayed for them, and even taught them in Sunday school.  Their lives are much richer for these older adults being a part of it.  As I get older and connect with the younger generations, I am blessed as well by gaining the insights of their fresh approach to life.  For all of these reasons, we value intergenerational relationships.  They make us stronger as a community and more like Jesus.

Next Sunday morning at 9:15, we will have a chance to connect across the generations as we prepare for Christmas.  We will share a light breakfast, then work together on an Advent activity.  Kids and parents will be able to glean from the wisdom and experience of older generations.  Adults will experience the excitement and Advent anticipation of children, seeing Christmas through young eyes.  If you’re looking for a way to prepare for Christ’s birth, this is it!