11 28 21 SERMON Comings & Goings

Today we celebrate the first Sunday in Advent. Advent is Latin for “coming.” On our Advent Wreath, we will light the candle of hope, which commemorates the longing of Israel for the Kingdom of God. Jeremiah prophesies centuries before Jesus’ birth that a Savior will come from God, out of the line of David. Paul calls the Thessalonian church to live in love and holiness as they await the return of Christ. In Luke’s Gospel, we hear a description of the “Son of Man coming in a cloud” and a promise that the kingdom of God is drawing near. That promise was answered in the infant Jesus, Emmanuel – God-With-Us. Jesus prophesies the signs that will accompany his return and urges us to wait expectantly. 🛎"SUBSCRIBE" now to get notified first of new videos. Please check the “LIKE” button above. Leave us a comment and let us know what your favorite part of the service. STAY CONNECTED Website: https://westminsterpeoria.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4gZ... Facebook:   / westminsterp.  . Twitter: @westminsterpeo Gretchen R. Iben Arts Series Concerts: https://westminsterpeoria.org/music-a... Iben Facebook:   / ibenartseries   TO SUPPORT this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: visit https://onrealm.org/Westminster1420/- ... PRAYER: If you are dealing with something in your life and would like to have someone praying for you, let us know. Send us your prayer requests: https://westminsterpeoria.org/prayer- ... The musical portions of this service that are copyrighted are used by permission under the OneLicense, net agreement, A726060