Advent Devotionals

Myrna Frost, a long-time and beloved member of Spring Garden, has written daily devotions for the season of Advent. They begin on Sunday, December 2. Check it out here. Here's what the Spring Garden site says about Advent and the devotionals:

The tradition of marking the seasons of the church year first began as the desire to celebrate every aspect of Christ’s life. The early Christian Church celebrated the birth of Christ in mid-winter to mark the coming of His Light into the world and subsequently established the period called “Advent” (Latin for Arrival) in order to prepare for the Christmas season. In writing these short Advent Devotionals, it is our desire that each day we may set aside a few moments to consider with intentionality, our role in creating community. We have endeavored to use simple language in the hope that these daily readings can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Each week will have a different focus:
Week One
December 2-December 8
Creating Community in our Church
Week Two
December 9-December 15
Creating Community at School or in the Workplace
Week Three
December 16-December 22
Creating Community in the Neighbourhood
Week Four
December 23-December 24
Creating Community in the Family

Painting by Roger Hutchison