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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”

Pamela McNeil is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Worship link for October to DecemberTime: Oct 6, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Every week on Sun, until Dec 22, 2024, 12 occurrence(s) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84783339349?pwd=VJMhRIGbCgDKD1LgXwQNooXIc77dMa.1 Meeting ID: 847 8333 9349Passcode: 431173 Dial by your location Meeting ID: 847 8333 9349Passcode: 431173

Prayer: Luke 21:25-34 When we have fallen into the pit, the walls as slick as glass and everyone walking by tossing platitudes down to us, (Sayings like….. ‘things happen for a reason, it will turn out okay, it will make you strong, God is just testing you’ …. and such nonsense) You jump in andContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus, December 4”

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