The Christmas season is drawing closer to an end!  As I write this, it is only 8 days until December 25th.  Kids find waiting for Christmas Day to be so hard.  But this year, a bigger focus on Advent has led me to think more about the wait itself.  Advent is waiting… for the celebration of Christ’s birth two thousand years ago, but also the waiting for Christ’s return and the glory of his kingdom rule fulfilled with us.

Thank you if you have joined us for our Advent of Giving this year at Pacific!  We have tried to focus on how we can give of ourselves in humble ways that put God first.  If you have not yet had the opportunity to:

1. Donate money to the church for Acres of Love
2. Drop off un-needed or mostly-used gift cards in the offering for the Salvation Army
3. Bring healthy canned goods for the Pacific Food Pantry

then we invite you to do so this last week of Advent.  For this last week, take an opportunity to serve a friend or neighbor with the generous love that God gives us.  We look forward to hearing about your service!