The word “Advent” means the arrival of an important person or event. We use these four weeks leading up to Christmas as a time to prepare for the arrival of Jesus Christ, remembering His birth and looking forward to His return in glory. Our theme for Advent this year is “What Child Is This?” From the moment the angel told Mary she would have a son, all throughout Jesus’ life, and still today, the central question has always been “Who is Jesus?” This Advent we will celebrate that Jesus is the Messiah, the true King, the Lamb of God, and Immanuel (God with us).