Category Archives: Uncategorized

Music: There is no child so small. Waterloo Inshallah choir during the pandemic. So many places where Jesus is needed. We wait and long and hope.

Prayer: John 18:33-37 Holy God, The words of this world whip around us like a mighty wind. We are caught up in news reports, in text messages, in emails and notifications. We are drowning in updates from the media, caught off guard by the constant hum of it all. But here on this bright orContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus, November 27”

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:

Prayer: Mark 13: v 8 Affirming God, as we desperately wait for Jesus we ponder: How often do you speak to us, and how often do we miss it? How often do you whisper blessings over us that we refuse to hear? Open our hearts. Create space in us to not only hear YOUR words, butContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus November 20”

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”