Dear friends,
Last Sunday, in addition to morning worship, we celebrated Advent with an evening Contemplative Communion Service. It was a beautiful service of light and prayers and peace. Those attending had the opportunity to step away from the chaos and busy-ness of our day to sit in a darkening sanctuary in silence. It was a meaningful time. In reflecting on that service, one of my favorite Advent poems came to mind….
Ready for Silence by Madeleine L’Engle
Then hear now the silence
He comes in the silence
in silence he enters
the womb of the bearer
in silence he goes to
the realm of the shadows
redeeming and shriving
in silence he moves from
the grave cloths, the dark tomb
in silence he rises
ascends to the glory
leaving his promise
leaving his comfort
leaving his silence
So come now, Lord Jesus
Come in your silence
breaking our noising
laughter of panic
breaking this earth’s time
breaking us breaking us
quickly Lord Jesus
make no long tarrying
When will you come
and how will you come
and will we be ready
for silence
your silence
As we continue to watch and wait this season, may we find holy moments of silence and in those, may we find Christ’s Peace.
For more information about events at PCLT, please pick up our Advent & Christmas Brochure.
Sunday, December 17th ~ 9:30 Sunday school: In the Bleak Midwinter
11:00 Third Sunday of Advent Worship with Communion
Christmas Joy Offering
Sunday, December 24th ~ One Service Only
5:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE LESSONS & CAROLS
