This Advent season, we are talking about the gifts that Christ has already given us. Far be it from me (Pastor Jake) to take the prayer “Fix it, Jesus!” out of your repertoire, but I am suspicious of the ways that we sometimes duck from responsibility in the hopes that God will clean up for us. In fact, that intuition motivated this whole series. Advent is a time of waiting, yet, but it is an active waiting! Jesus, the Messiah, has already come to bring peace to the world. He is “The Prince of Peace,” inviting the world to walk in the ways of peace. This Sunday, I hope that we will be inspired by the opportunity to join with the Peacemaker and use our own imaginations, our power, our strength, and all our love to join with God in creating a powerful witness to a world of peace. This week in worship, the choir will present part one of their cantata “Night of the Father’s Love.” Join us in joyful worship this week!