What is advent and why do we celebrate it?
Advent is a Latin word that means “coming” or “arrival”. Advent is a season of the Church calendar that stretches from four Sundays before Christmas Day through Christmas Eve. If you attend any Christian Church, you likely already know this.
Advent is a season full of hope, expectation, and longing. Charles Wesley wrote over 6,000 hymns in his lifetime, “Come Though Long-Expected Jesus” is among his most beloved and well known. The lyrics to this song express many Advent themes and model the Israelites’ waiting and longing for a King who would bring freedom, rest, strength, and consolation.
During Advent, we anticipate and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. But Christmas Day was not the beginning of humanity’s relationship with God. Our God is three persons- God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit- yet still one God. This season is a reflection on the wonderful reality of the incarnation, when God took on human nature and flesh.
Isaiah 25:9 is one of most powerful verses to me. It reads, “On that day it will be said, “Look, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the Lord; we have waited for Him. Let’s rejoice and be glad in His salvation!” The Lord is coming again. Those of us who have ears to hear and eyes to see, will recognize Him within our lives. Life is about living the advent season every day, and anxiously waiting for the second coming of the Lord!
“The Advent season is a season of waiting, but our whole life is an advent season, that is, a season of waiting for the last Advent, for the time when there will be a new heaven and a new earth!”
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
HOMESCHOOL
The Homeschool Herald Oct 31, 2024
Open the Online Edition for October 31, 2024 to read the The Homeschool Herald on page 11.
Lantern Light School Brings its Brightness to Sharon Springs
What is Lantern Light School? Meet the magistra! That’s Latin for “teacher.” Mrs. Andrea Lowry lives in Hoxie, KS and has launched what she refers to as a “hybrid school that combines elements of homeschooling and traditional schools.”... [More]
What is Classical Education?
I remember when my mom first decided to homeschool, she did extensive research on different styles of curriculums. It didn’t take her long to settle on a Classical Christian Education model. Of course, this was very new to my siblings and I, but we trusted she would choose... [More]
Wallace County Home Educators Put on a Spot of Tea
When spring arrives, we are always excited to kick off the season with our annual tea party. On Saturday, March 16th our homeschool group hosted a vintage, butterfly-themed tea. This is such a great time for family and friends to gather. With 60-70 in attendance,... [More]
Fairwell to the Davis Family
My family first met the “A Team” in the summer of 2020. They had already lived here for several months, but since the world was at the height of COVID lockdowns, we didn’t meet them until August. They began attending our monthly homeschool co-ops and instantly... [More]
Christmas Trees Through Time
Christmas trees are a custom that can be found in almost every home when the holiday season draws near. Decorated with lights, ornaments, and garlands, a Christmas tree brings joy to every home. But how did it become one of the greatest traditions in the modern world? How does... [More]
God's Trick Play
This time of the year, most Christians will be turning their Bibles to the story of Jesus’ birth. I doubt, however, they will start with the genealogy of Christ. So many “so-and-so begats.” Why do we even need to know that? There are... [More]
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NEWS
A Lifetime of Faith and Dedication
Reverend Paul McNall shared his last Sunday Sermon with the congregation of Dinas Community Church on September 29th. Those in the crowd included long time members of his church both at Dinas and Park Community Church and many family and friends. The service capped an amazing... [More]
Big Boy is a Big Deal
Recently the Union Pacific’s Big Boy 2014 stream locomotive stopped in Sharon Springs overnight. The historic locomotive (without the tender) is 85 ft 8 in long. It is 11 feet wide and 16’ 2” tall. The driver wheels are 68” in diameter. The... [More]
Weskan Windmills State Participants
The Weskan Windmills 4 H Club had two of its members take exhibits to the Kansas State Fair. Myriah McQuillan took her S’mores cookies, which looked delicious, and received a red ribbon. She also took a picture of a windmill (below) and received a blue. ... [More]
Wallace County Packed the House for Grand Reopening
Wallace County residents got their first look at the newly renovated lobby at The Strand Theatre during the Grand Reopening last weekend. Lindsay Hartman reported 152 tickets sold the first night. Every seat in the house was filled, including several children seated on... [More]
Big Boy 4014 visits Sharon Springs 2024
Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 stopped in Sharon Springs Sunday afternoon much to the delight of train enthusiasts of all ages. Ground photos by Peggy Fischer. Aeriel photo by Corey David Drone.
2nd Annual Autumn Wind Festival Held
With the excitement of the Strand Theatre grand reopening and the UP Big Boy returning to Sharon Springs, the Autumn Wind Festival was the place to spend a beautiful fall afternoon.
Happy 100th Birthday Dorothy Bussen!!
Dorothy Bussen will celebrate her 100th birthday on October 23rd. She has 12 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way!) She also has 2 great, great-grandchildren. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower. Cards may reach her... [More]
Dinas Church Welcomes New Pastor
Dinas Community Church is pleased to announce that Pastor Greg Woolf is the new pastor at our church. Reverend McNall has had the wish to retire for several years and was pleased to share his retirement sermon on September 29. For the first time in sixty four years, the Dinas... [More]
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes 5/21/24
It’s that time again in Wallace! It’s Rodeo Time! This year’s 70th Edition of the Fort Wallace Rodeo is shaping up to be a special one! There are again two performances; Saturday May 25 at 7 pm MDT and then on Sunday May 26 at 5 pm MDT. Admission... [More]
Annual Symposium held at Fort Wallace Museum
This past weekend, the Fort Wallace Museum had record-breaking attendance at the annual Symposium, and an equally successful Fundraiser Banquet. Around 90 people were in attendance at the day’s lectures and presentations, with attendees from all over Kansas, as well as... [More]
Fort Wallace Museum to Host Symposium/Banquet
The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum will host their annual symposium and banquet on Saturday, March 16, at the museum, with symposium beginning at 8:30 am MDT and Capt. Keogh’s Emerald Banquet at 5 pm MDT. The theme of this year’s events is “The Moccasin... [More]
Bugle Notes 11/28/23
The Christmas Season approaches! Our annual Candlelight Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00 MT, starting at the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church located on the west side of our Museum grounds. The traditional Swedish Lutheran service in the historic atmosphere... [More]
Bugle Notes 10/31/23
On Thursday evening, Nov. 2nd, come on over at 6 pm to hear a most talented musician, mandolinist and singer/songwriter John DePew! We will be hosting John inside the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church. John Depew is a Kansas-based musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for... [More]
Bugle Notes 10/24/23
The fall travel season has featured strong attendance at the Fort Wallace Museum, with many retired couples and international travelers coming through. Our RV Park has also been busy, with many people staying to experience the local flavor of Wallace County. Our summer hours... [More]
Ft Wallace Museum Holds 4th Annual Education Day
This past Friday and Saturday, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds once again sprang to life -this time with the sights and sounds of a Native American village. 10 traditional tipis glowed in the sun, as well as military tents and a complete 1800s chuckwagon set-up. During Friday’s... [More]
Bugle Notes - Native Tribes of the High Plains
On Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds will come alive with the stories of the Native Tribes of the High Plains during the History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days. There will be demonstrations and talks on topics including home life, tools... [More]
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