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Scheduled Zoom meeting. Worship begins at 7:30. Sign on early and share Christmas greetings. Topic: Christmas eveTime: Dec 24, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82034958377?pwd=0NlgApFmauypUzN6HIekWiEZvcGRhL.1 Meeting ID: 820 3495 8377Passcode: 052811

Two music selections for you today. Music: Inshallah – Jesus what a wonderful child: Inshallah events are spirited affairs. Thanks Bradley Moggach for your work on the keys! The traditional African-American spiritual was arranged by Jeffrey Radford. And listen to this for fun moving music: Christmas in Capetown – new apostolic Church S Africa. https://youtu.be/YL9nACK7_U4?si=sC3Rj8ONqbe5pAZnContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus – December 19”

Prayer: Matthew 1: 20 But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Maryas your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’ i’m dreaming of … communitieswhereContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus – December 18”

story from South Africa

December 15 – Luke 2 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” I’m blown away with surprise! I wanted to talk about the beautiful nativity or manger scenes I’ve seen, and when I started to research traditions, I found a list of “rules for settingContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus”

Music: Learning about the traditions of other cultures brings us closer to each other in understanding and respect. Music: https://youtu.be/zagRGPYKfmw?si=gxdnI7XozhG8dL1G (carol of the bells)

Prayer: Genesis 3: 8-10 i want towalk with youby my side,but i amfearfulthat you might wantto go to those placesi try so hard to avoid i longto talk with you,to hear your voice,but what ifyou ask meto speak words of hopeto those i cannot stand believeyou are alwayswatching over me, steadfast lovewatches over usin everymoment.

Story: Advent in Ukraine

December 8 Isaiah 25: On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines. Plan some down time and pop the popcorn! Here is a list of some seasonal movies to relax with or to inspire your decorating. (listedContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus”

Music: this song from the Philippines is in traditional language which might be unfamiliar to you, but the feeling given by the music is quite understandable (im thinking trust, gentleness, acceptance). One description shared that this song shares the words of Mary as she agrees to Gods bidding – “My soul magnifies the Lord andContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus, December 5”