Join us on November 30^th, December 7^th, and December 14^th at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Mary Gathering Hall or online to prepare your heart and mind for this Advent season and the coming of Christ.  
Take Time To Prepare Your Heart and Mind for Christ
When we think of Advent, we often think of preparing for Christmas. While this is true, it is not complete! Advent actually is a time to prepare ourselves for three comings of the Lord: The celebration of His birth on Christmas, His return at the end of time, and for His coming to us now in the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. All three of these comings of Christ should be in mind as we enter into this reflective season. It is a time to examine ourselves, our lives, and our relationship with Christ. It is a time to reflect and pray on how we are living our lives as a disciple of our King and our Lord. The study offered this Advent is intended to help you grow closer to Christ in both knowledge and prayer. Please join us!
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November 30^th – The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat  by Dr. Jim Prothro -  Dr. Prothro loves to engage people in thinking through biblical topics and helping them understand what the Bible is and how to read it for all its worth. In this talk he will explain how we are a waiting people, much like Ancient Israel, and how we are called to wait and trust, in this Kingdom of both saints and sinners. This will prepare our hearts for coming to a deeper knowledge of Jesus as we start the next part of the study. (Note – we will also begin the preliminary look at the Footprints of God Study on this evening – see below.)

December 7^th and 14^th – Footprints of God: Jesus, by Steve Ray – This study will help you to know Jesus in a deeper way. How could a mere carpenter forgive sins, heal the sick, and raise the dead? Who was this first-century laborer who changed the whole course of history—of eternity? As he trudged the dusty paths of Israel, he was worshiped as God; as he performed signs that revealed his divinity, he was executed as a traitor. Join Stephen Ray as he catches fish in the Sea of Galilee, camps along the Jordan, and explores the places Jesus lived and performed his miracles. Follow the incredible and breathtaking journey through the streets of Jerusalem to Calvary and the tomb, to the Resurrection and Pentecost. Gain a deeper appreciation for our Savior and the salvation he purchased for the world.