In Advent, we remember the anticipation of many who were looking forward to the birth of Jesus. In Advent, we also expect and look forward to the second coming of Jesus. Both parts of Advent help us expand our own story — it started well before us and it is connected to something beyond us. As we expect a bigger story than just our own, we grow in hope, we shake off doubt, we foster humility, and we learn just how central Jesus is to all of that. A few months ago, we began a journey learning about how our stories are powerful and connected to Jesus’ story. In our Empowered series, we learned how the Holy Spirit changes our lives and empowers our stories. As we close out the year, we’ll discover together just how big our story is when we tether it to the life of Jesus. This Jesus, son of God, born in a manger and coming again on a white horse. From his birth to his second coming, Jesus wants this good news to be a great joy for us and our world. Come hear more how that gives us hope this Sunday.