Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ,

As we light the second candle of advent this weekend, we'll spend some time with one of Scripture's most honest families—Zechariah, Elizabeth, and their miracle child, John the Baptist. Their story is filled with silence, doubt, waiting, and even a bit of wilderness, yet it becomes the soil where God grows His most important promise. This week invites us to discover how God is doing the same in our lives: working quietly beneath the surface, strengthening hope we can't yet see, and preparing us for the Light that is on its way.

If you've ever found yourself wondering whether God is moving when everything feels slow or uncertain, this message is for you. Come hear how the family tree of faith teaches us that God's promises are always bigger than our doubts—and that even in a difficult season, hope is already growing. Join us in worship as we light our candles, and step toward the promise of Christ's coming with Advent hope.

Blessings,