I haven't written a message for Advent 4 this year as a guest preacher will be delivering the message to my congregation this Sunday. If you like, you can re-read a previous post I've written on this text. It appears in the "Featured Post" section of this blog.
We approach the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord with caution this year. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health warns us about the new omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus and strongly recommends limiting public gatherings. Worship, is, of course, a very public gathering. I am conflicted between the need to provide a sorely-missed Christmas observance for our congregation and the need to keep everyone safe from a highly contagious variant of a potentially very serious disease.
I urge everyone who plans to attend public worship anywhere this Christmas Eve to obtain a booster shot of COVID vaccine, wear a mask throughout the service, and maintain a safe social distance. If you are feeling the very least unwell, or if you have a condition such as diabetes or anything which places you at higher risk, please stay home from church and enjoy worship on social media.
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