He Comes at Advent . . .

 

I decorated my third Advent Tea table in 2014 using the seasons of the year as my theme. That  sounds like a stretch. After all, what do the seasons of the year have to do with Advent? But the actual theme, listed on a note card at each place, was “Jesus is the Reason for Every Season.”

The centerpiece had four vases displaying items such as branches and dried flowers reminding us of each of the seasons. and they were surrounded by photos taken during spring, summer, winter, and fall.

But the highlight of the decorations—and that year’s favors—were the placemats. When I went through my pictures, I picked out four other seasonal photos and had Shutterfly make two placements from each one.

Then I tied it together with another poem, which was included on the note cards. This one was written specifically for the occasion. Here it is.

He Comes

He comes in summer
In thunderstorms and showers
Cleansing the earth.
 
He comes in autumn
When trees proclaim his glory
With blood-red leaves.
 
He comes in winter
As white blankets cover seeds
Soon to awake.
 
He comes in spring
When a tiny robin’s egg
Brings forth new life.
 
Jesus comes all year
Into the hearts of Christians
Saved by His grace.

 Next week I’ll tell you about this year’s table.