First Sunday of Advent Staff Reflections

HOPE

 I have an ornament that is always the first ornament to go on my Christmas Tree. It is a ceramic  heart shape ornament that says Jesus is the reason for the season. When my tree goes up and I put this ornament on the tree, I always think of Baby Jesus and the hope that he gives us, especially during this season.  Anyway, here is my reflection on Hope. I hope it is what you were looking for. If not, please let me know. - Star Wiskeman

It takes a lot of faith to believe that things can change for the better. Hope is knowing that our lives have meaning—that each day that we live matters, and that we matter, because we are loved by God and because He has an eternal plan for our lives. Hope gives me reassurance that the possibilities are endless.  – Heather Howie

There is a proverbial saying that HOPE springs eternal.  What that means is that it is our human nature to always strive to be optimistic about the future no matter what the odds.  In this trying time of the pandemic, we prepare in Advent for the birth of Christ and know and BELIEVE that Jesus is the source, reason, and confirmation of why we HOPE in the first place. – Deacon Salzmann