December 13, 2007

“W00t for Joy”

I learned a new word today, and I understand that it is the latest word added to the official dictionary of the English language. The word is “W00t” – spelled with two zeroes. It is a word of joy for the newer generations in their text message world.

It is a new word for me, and I had to Google it to learn about it, but I like the word. It is a word of “Wow!” and “Rejoice!” and “Celebrate!”

It is an appropriate word for this Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent, which is known in Latin as “Gaudette Sunday”- or the Sunday of joy. It is the reason for the pink candle in the Advent Wreath (if you use 3 purple and 1 pink candle). The pink candle is for the 3rd Sunday, the Joy Sunday, or the W00t Sunday.

So be sure to enter into the joy this Sunday. Celebrate the joy of Christ coming into the world for our redemption, our salvation, and our new life.

Rejoice this Sunday and this season – no matter what word you use for it. Maybe it is time to W00t!

from Bishop Michael J. Coyner

Indiana Area of The United Methodist Church
"Making a Difference ... in Indiana
and around the world"

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