Our lectionary makes an interesting choice for the first Sunday of Advent. In this season when we are mostly looking back at the coming of Jesus into our world (remembering the baby in the manger, the shepherds, the Magi ...), the lectionary gospel reading this Sunday has us looking forward to the second coming of Christ. And, in the words of Jesus, we are urged as God's people to live in a state of watchfulness, ready for his coming.
On Sunday we will all be together in one combined service at 09h00 and in this annual service we likewise spend time looking back and noticing how God has been at work among us during this year, and then looking forward - aiming to be a people who are ready for his coming in 2026. This is always a special service - hope to see you there!