Advent

Advent begins quietly
like the sun slipping into the sky
before we even notice
the stars have stepped away…

This Advent, we invite you to follow along with Pastor Anthony Celia as we spend time meditating on God's word, daily from November 30th to December 25th.

“Mom, can we leave now?” my four-year-old whispered (Thank God!) to me as the Sunday sermon began. “No, not yet,” I whispered back. “Ugh, waiting is sooo haaaaard,” she responded. This is a response she has been dolling out a lot lately—when I can’t stop…

This Advent, we invite you to follow along with Pastor Anthony Celia as we spend time meditating on God's word, daily from December 1-Dec 25. Join us!

In this episode, Blake sits down with the Creative Team from Storymakers. They discuss their process of bringing a story to life through the crafting of words and the use of color and illustrations, as well as their intention to always point people toward the Gospel.

God of Light and Life,
As we prepare our hearts this Advent,
at the end of a trying year…

Words & Music by Paul Elliott & Kip Fox

Words & Music by Shelly Schwalm

Performed by Blake Flattley

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. We sing in full voice, though it be in a minor key. We sing rejoice. Lord Jesus, quickly come. Amen.

Advent conceives a hope in the heart:
Creation reborn, a brand new start.
Eden becomes the trough of the beast…