Hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving, filled with everything that makes the holiday special—family, friends, good food, and loads of laughter and memories to cherish.
Now, as we gear up for Christmas and the grand arrival of 2024, we’re on the brink of something pretty special—the start of Advent.
Ever heard of Advent? It’s this beautiful season of anticipation and longing where we ready our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
But you know, the season of Advent is not just about looking back at what was. It’s about looking forward to what is and what’s to come.
Sure, there’s the festive buzz that many of us look forward to—lights, decorations, carols, and merry get-togethers.
But for many, including some of us, this season can be one of complete darkness or one that carries a hint of darkness. It might bring dark, heavy feelings of loss, struggles with mental health, financial stress, or just that holiday blues vibe that’s hard to shake off.
But guess what? This year, things can be different. There is hope, especially in the season of Advent. It’s this glimmer of hope in darkness.
In Isaiah 9:2-3, 6, the prophet Isaiah spoke about the people of Israel walking in darkness and seeing a great light.
2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:2-3, 6
That light he describes? The assurance of hope and joy that came with the birth of Immanuel, God with us—the one we call Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
This promise shines brightly not just in those days but continues to illuminate our lives today and in the days ahead, guiding us from the depths of darkness into the radiant light of Jesus’ love.
So, as we prepare for the season of Advent and our hearts to pray tonight, we’re inviting you to reflect, rejoice, and experience this one-of-a-kind hope—the hope of Jesus that illuminates our lives both now and forever.
Hope to see you tonight at 8 pm via Zoom!
God bless,
Pastor Alvin & Mallary Brown
alvin@makingamosaic.com :: mallary@makingamosaic.com
Additionally, we will make space to pray for God to extend His reach beyond the limits of our city and into the world, seeking His wisdom, unity, safety, and provision for the following people and initiatives:
As we pray, let’s support and uplift Peter Dusan, Every Nation’s Southwest Regional Evangelist and UT Campus Director. He encountered Jesus during high school through campus ministry and later initiated campus and church planting endeavors, including a ministry at Texas State University and a church in San Marcos, Texas—The Springs. Peter’s passion reaches beyond campuses to invigorate ministries and pioneer new opportunities for churches and campus ministries—to the nations.
Let’s pray for Pastor Roy and Britnie McDonald, church planters of Divine Unity Community Church (DUCC RVA) in Richmond, Virginia. As active members sent from DUCC in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to plant DUCC RVA, their vision and passion are to establish a community rooted in biblical revival, reconciliation, and reproduction—a place for new beginnings, belonging, personal growth, and realization of God-inspired visions.
General Prayer Requests & Updates
For evangelism to flourish so communities and campuses in the greater Fort Worth area will be reached, and the lost will see and experience the love of Christ and be drawn to his kingdom.
For signs and wonders to follow the preaching of His Word.
For team unity and laborers to help carry the load.
For finances and provisions.
For fully funded campus missionaries (2 per campus) to help reach the next generation — Texas Christian University (TCU), Tarrant County College (TCC), Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) and Tarleton State University – Fort Worth (TSU), University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and Dallas Baptist University (DBU).
Alvin Brown, the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Church Fort Worth, brings over a decade of pastoral ministry experience and more than 20 years of operational and technical leadership expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Management from DeVry University and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Mallary, and their three children and contributing as a writer to various media outlets.
