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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”

Nov. 26, Story from Brazil- Advent through creation

November 24 scripture: Isaiah 40: 11 He tends his flock like a shepherd:    He gathers the lambs in his armsand carries them close to his heart;    he gently leads those that have young. This passage reminds me that God is with people who have come upon hard times. Many of our ancestors came to this place of goodnessContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus”

traditional hymn: Away in a Manger (if the link does not work, go to YouTube.com and paste this link in the search bar:

November 19 Story: Brazil, church and Sunday School

November 17 Isaiah 52: 7 How beautiful upon the mountains    are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,who brings good news,    who announces salvation,    who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” We are buffeted and battered almost at this time of year by consumerism. It is overwhelming and often falls short of the promise, leaving us empty.Continue reading “Waiting for Jesus”

November 14, Music This lively music is from Brazil. It features images of the angel bringing God’s message to Mary, the stable and the awaited birth. if you cannot access the video, paste this link in your search bar. https://youtu.be/LyT4THCudeo?si=iOVzu5zkT4Uu3Iun (It is there in purple ink.) or go to YouTube.com and paste it in theirContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus: Nov 14”

Prayer: Mark 12:41-44 Look with mercy, gracious God, upon people everywhere who live with injustice, terror, disease, and death as their constant companions. Rouse us from our complacency and help us to eliminate cruelty wherever it is found. Strengthen those who seek equality for all. Grant that everyone may enjoy a fair porion of theContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus: Nov 13”

Story November 12: Advent in Brazil