Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2, 2018

Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
Luke 21:29-33

In our passage, we read about the changing seasons, in this case winter to spring as the leaves begin to sprout. During this season of Advent, the season is changing from fall to winter. In the fall, we prepared our AHUB (Advocates for the Homeless of Upper Bucks) shelter for the coming season which will enable us to welcome guests in from the darkness and cold of winter, to provide a warm meal, a warm bed, and fellowship with one another. Whether it is during the evening chatter over dinner or the sleepy breakfast conversations, or even during the night when all are asleep, we are assured that the kingdom of God has drawn near to us in this community as we care deeply for each one of God’s children and attend to their needs.

Sovereign Creator, give us strength and conviction to always be steadfast in caring for one another, while always remembering that you are God. Amen.

Kathie Afflerbach is Director Donor Services, and Theological Education Coordinator at Lutheran Theological Seminary. She also serves on the LCS Advisory Committee.

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