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December 13, 2018
Advent Conspiracy
 Have you ever heard of the ministry group called ‘Advent Conspiracy?’  You can check them out at www.adventconspiracy.org 
Here are some notes from their web site….
 Advent Conspiracy was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest story ever told and it changes everything—including the way we celebrate Christmas.
 They break their action plan into four categories:
Worship Fully: Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.
Spend Less: Free up your resources to support things that really matter.
Give More: Give more intentionally and relationally.
Love All:  Radically love others like Jesus did.
 Sometimes this Advent and Christmas season can seem to be such a drag on our spirits.  Often I hear people complain that we have lost the true meaning of Christmas.  I understand the concern.  We are bombarded by secular/consumerist messages that try to make us think that the happiness of this season is tied to overspending our budgets on gadgets that will clutter our land-fills in a few months.  Where is the lasting joy in that message?  So, where do we go for a new message?  Over the years I have known people who have been encouraged and strengthened in their faith through the witness of this organization. I encourage you to be courageous and break free from the old capitalistic traditions.  Let’s put Jesus back at the center of our celebration. 
 Have a blessed Christmas!
Pastor Mike


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