Here we are in the middle of Advent, the days growing longer and darker, the tension of the already-and-not-yet coming of Christ at the forefront of our worship, and then – Rejoice! We need joy as a companion on our journey, maybe even more when darkness is at hand. Today is a day to rejoice in the ways Truth seeps in through the crack and lights up our waiting with hope and joy.

Pastor Mary’s message is based on Isaiah 35: 1-10, Matthew 11: 2-11 , and waiting with joy.