Bible Text: Matthew 24:36-44 | Preacher: Keith Zehr | Series: Advent | Just as Black Friday can take us away from the real meaning of Thanksgiving, our wants, needs and fears can take us away from the real meaning of this Advent text.  Whether we are in the end times or the end times are yet to begin, our response is the same.  We are to be watchful and alert, and to pay attention.  Jesus is always with us and we are invited to pay attention to how he is present around us and in the people that we meet.