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Arrival WEEK 1

Arrival WEEK 1

"Peace"

Locations & Times

Pedrotti's Ranch

13715 FM1560, Helotes, TX 78023, USA

Sunday 9:30 AM

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What does "advent" mean?
1. Advent = Latin = "Arrival" or "Coming"
2. Advent looks backward, inward, and forward
• Backward: Remembering the first coming of Christ
• Inward: Preparing our hearts to receive Him now through repentance, reflection, and worship
• Forward: Longing for His return
What does "advent" mean?
1. Advent = Latin = "Arrival" or "Coming"
2. Advent looks backward, inward, and forward
3. Advent is a season of Holy Waiting
Advent has four traditional themes
• Joy - Because Christ brings good news of great joy
• Peace - Because Christ reconciles us to God
• Love - Because Christ is God's love in the flesh
• Hope - Because Christ's coming ends despair
The Peace Takers
1. Comparison
Comparison is a game you cannot win.
The Peace Takers
2. Lack of Margin
Margin
The amount beyond what is necessary
Limits aren't the enemy, overload is.
3 Areas we need to prioritize margin
1. Emotional
3 Areas we need to prioritize margin
2. Time
3 Areas we need to prioritize margin
3. Finances
Debt is spending tomorrow's peace on todays pleasure.