Advent is here! After the long, dark night of 2020, entering into the spirit of Christmas is both more difficult and yet somehow more urgent and visceral. In a season of plague, political chaos, and environmental disasters, I can more easily imagine Israel’s centuries of waiting for the promised Messiah and how that hope sustained God’s people.

This year, we’ve followed along with The Bible Project’s Advent word study series on Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. Together, we  hope for the fulfillment of God’s promises, pray for the peace (shalom) of God’s Kingdom, experience and offer God’s life-giving, sacrificial love, and are moved by joy to worship the newborn King. We set our eyes on the miracle of Emmanuel, God With Us.

We hope you will join us for the last word study – Joy – next Sunday, December 20, 2020. And we also hope you will join us for Christmas Eve. We’ll share a Lessons and Carols service with the Hudson and Silver Springs Vineyards, 7pm on Christmas Eve. Both will be on Zoom at  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9983878948.

Finally, starting today, December 13th, through December 24th, Pastor Ryan will be emailing out a 12 Days of Christmas Advent Devotional, with readings Dallas Willard. If you haven’t signed up for our email list and wish to receive these devotions, please email Pastor Ryan at info@vineyardone.nyc.

In Expectation,

Carrie

Spiritual Director

Vineyard One