The weeks leading up to Christmas are called Advent. Throughout history, Christians have used this season as a training ground to practice the discipline of waiting on God.
Advent is a season of waiting. But waiting is hard. Everything in our culture teaches us to prioritize speed and to value getting things done fast. While there are no doubt some advantages to the speed of life today, the Bible tells us that in the spiritual realm things often happen slowly. Even though most of modern life moves fast, God’s work in the world–and in our lives–moves at the same pace it always has. Therefore, learning how to wait on God is an essential practice for a growing Christian life.
Our Advent sermon series at RWS this year is called “In the Waiting Room.” Our sermons will cover four different Psalms that help us learn how to wait on God for the fulfillment of his promises to us and to our world.
See you Sunday,
Pastor Bijan
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Upcoming
- Dec 3 | Sing, Play, Speak
- Dec 4 | Grief & Loss Support
- Dec 6 | Birthday Party for Jesus
- Dec 12 | W83 Opening Reception | “Place We Find Ourselves”
- Dec 12 | Young Adults Christmas Party
- Dec 12 | Volunteer for His Toy Store
- Dec 14 | Lessons & Carols
- Dec 14 | Spiritual Practices Workshop: Community
- Dec 17 | Family Night
- Dec 19 | OWLS Christmas Brunch
- Jan 18 | Learning to Share Your Faith
- Mar 7 | Premarital Seminar
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HFNY: Support Hope For New York’s Christmas outreach to provide toys to families in need this Christmas season. They are raising $90,000 to provide toys to 40 stores across the five boroughs!
