This Sunday marks the first Sunday of Advent and the start of our sermon series: "Reflecting the Sacred." This series encourages us to see the sacred worth of every person. By gazing with soft eyes on one another and focusing on the beauty of our shared humanity, we can find meaningful connections that honor the Christ incarnate in our midst. This Sunday, we'll be talking about hope in this season. Our Scripture reading will be from Romans 13:11-14 and Matthew 24:36-44.