In Search of Our Kneeling Places

In Search of Our Kneeling Places

by Ann Weems

In each heart lies a Bethlehem, an inn where we must ultimately answer whether there is room or not.

When we are Bethlehem-bound we experience our own advent in his. When we are Bethlehem-bound we can no longer look the other way conveniently not seeing stars, not hearing angel voices. We can no longer excuse ourselves by busily tending our sheep or our kingdoms.

This Advent let’s go to Bethlehem. And see this thing that the Lord has made known to us. In the midst of shopping sprees let’s ponder in our hearts the Gift of Gifts. Through the tinsel let’s look for the gold of the Christmas Star. In the excitement and confusion, in the merry chaos, let’s listen for the brush of angel’s wings. This Advent, let’s go to Bethlehem and find our kneeling places.

There are many opportunities for us to ponder, look, and listen on our journey to Bethlehem. Take time and make space for kneeling between now and Christmas. Wednesday night we will gather for a meal then Christmas carol together in the community. Sunday morning the children will present their special musical program during worship. On December 18^th, Williamsburg Kindergarten has a Christmas program in the sanctuary. December 22 is the fourth Sunday of Advent and there will be a service of Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve. I hope you will join us as we wait and prepare ourselves for the coming of the Christ-child.

Peace, Josie