First Cary UMC's First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – December 21, 2025 Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel interrupts Mary’s life with unexpected news of a coming baby. At first Mary is perplexed. Then, in faith, she asks questions. Then she arrives at an open willingness, submitting to God’s marvelous plan. How might Mary’s process remind us of the process of Advent? To be unhurried is to keep ourselves out of the center and to let God’s plan unfold on God’s schedule. 

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“Unhurried Advent” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

DEC 22, 202514 MIN
First Sanctuary

“Unhurried Advent” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

DEC 22, 202514 MIN

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First Cary UMC's First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – December 21, 2025 Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel interrupts Mary’s life with unexpected news of a coming baby. At first Mary is perplexed. Then, in faith, she asks questions. Then she arrives at an open willingness, submitting to God’s marvelous plan. How might Mary’s process remind us of the process of Advent? To be unhurried is to keep ourselves out of the center and to let God’s plan unfold on God’s schedule.