Malachi 3:1-4 • A refiner’s fire and a launderer’s soap. Luke 3:7-18 • John warns the crowds, “You brood of vipers!” Christmas messages of consumerism abound, all saying one thing – you do not have enough. But Jesus shows that abundance is not measured by how much one has, and
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Jeremiah 33:14-16 • A righteous branch from David’s line. Luke 21:25-36 • Signs in the heavens and on earth. As we begin Advent we come seeking hope. Hope for ourselves, hope for others, and most importantly hope for the world! Advent is a time of active waiting, and preparation for
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Isaiah 40:1-11 • Comfort, O comfort my people. The second Sunday of Advent brings us the proclamation that God is here to comfort us. God does this through acts of service. God is depicted as a shepherd who cares for and feeds the flock. God’s love is expressed through acts
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Luke 1:39-55 • Mary visits Elizabeth The power of love is real. To know that we are loved and that we are supported can make all the difference in the world. This is the story of two women coming together in mutual support. God provides both Mary and Elizabeth with
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Luke 1:68-79 • Zechariah sings, “Blessed be the God of Israel.” Luke 3:1-6 • A voice calling in the desert. I wonder if we will ever be prepared for what God has in store for us? Imagine how you would react if God surprised you? I think many of us
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Isaiah 40:1-11 • Comfort, O comfort my people. Mark 1:1-8 • The proclamation of John the Baptist Are we ready to hear the cries for comfort? Are we ready to listen for the whispered words of God, gently guiding us in the wilderness? How will our patience bring peace in
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Isaiah 64:1-9 • We are the clay and you are our potter. Now consider, we are all your people. Mark 13:24-37 • We will never know when God may appear in our midst. Be awake. Be alert. Entering a time of waiting in the midst of Covid-19 seems redundant at
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Scriptures: Psalm 122 Give Thanks Romans 13:11-14 Salvation is Near As we began a new liturgical year we are given the opportunity to start fresh, to prepare for Jesus – the light of the world. We are called to allow God’s light to come into our lives. What will we
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Luke 1:47-55 Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-55 Mary visits Elizabeth As young women about to become mothers, we can imagine the expectations they have for this new life growing inside them. With these self-imposed expectations of how to be a good mother, there comes fear, anxiety, and worry that they won’t
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Isaiah 12:2-6 Proclaim God’s deeds to the nations. Philippians 4: 4-7 Rejoice in God always! The third Sunday of Advent is often referred to as the “Joy” Sunday. It is a Sunday where we express our joy as we prepare for Christmas and many of us believe we will be
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