Tag: Advent
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“In God’s Hands”
Theme: Advent is a time of expectant waiting for God to come among us. Our hope in our uncertain time is for advent of God who remembers us, even in our forgetfulness of God, and comes among us with the power to save. Isaiah 64:1-9 (NRSV): O that you would tear open the heavens and come…
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“Walking in the Light”
Theme: We know that Christ is our salvation – we await his coming in Advent in memory and in anticipation of new things – new hope and new life – not as a forgotten people, but as a grateful one. Isaiah 2:1-5 (NRSV): The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.…
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“What Should We Do?”
Theme: Living into God’s promise of salvation as Christians is not completed with our baptism, but rather has just begun there. We are called to live a life of charity and compassion for others, to share forgiveness and love in ways made possible only by the power of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of…
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“The Joy of Rejoicing!”
Theme: We rejoice in Jesus who conquered death forever. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (NRSV): Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is…
Ellen Clark Clemot 