Restart
Restart
The 2000 psychological thriller Memento is the story of a man who, as the result of a past trauma, suffers from the inability to form any new memories. He’s desperately searching for the person who attacked him and killed his wife. And since he can’t remember anything new for more than a few minutes, he uses an intricate system of Polaroid photos and tattoos to help him remember what he’s learned.
The film begins dramatically with the Polaroid of a dead man, shot. As the sequence plays backward the photo reverts to its undeveloped state, entering the camera before the man is shot.
The story restarts, building up to the intense moment you’ve already seen.
That is Advent.
In his insightful book For the Beauty of the Church, David Taylor, writing about the Church year said, “If the Church doesn’t tell us what time it is, the surrounding culture surely will, and we usually end up all the worse for it.”
Time for a restart.
See you Sunday.
Steve+
Fast Fridays
During the season of Advent, Christians have historically exercised the spiritual disciplines of fasting, praying, repentance, and almsgiving. These are important because they help us keep the main thing the main thing during a season that culturally can too often entice us to excess and indulgence. Join us in skipping lunch on Fridays in Advent and devoting that time to prayer for ourselves and others.
Christmas* Cookie Swap—Tuesday, December 13, 7-9 PM
Women of Redeemer, lets gather at the Wishart’s for a Christmas Cookie Swap! We’ll sample cookies, enjoy a few light snacks and festive beverages, share a devotional, and get to know one another better. Bring your favorite cookies and recipes to share. Bring a friend, too! RSVP to Karissa Simmons: karissa@redeemerannapolis.org
*“Christmas” cookies not required…can be your favorite anytime cookies.
Second Sunday (of Advent) Sandwiches
December 4 following worship.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, December 11 following worship
Weekly Men’s Bible Study—beginning Thursday, December 1
7:00-8:00 AM in Eddie Holt’s workshop. Register here.
Discovery Dinner
Thursday, December 8, 6:30-8-30PM at the Wishart home. Register with Steve: steve@redeemerannapolis.org
Picture credit: Norman Shahid on Unsplash