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Watching, Waiting, Longing

longing

Matthew 24:36, 44 But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the son. … Therefore, you also must be ready, for the Son… Read more »

The Yearning

The Yearning

Psalm 130:6 My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. During the Christmas season, waiting is… Read more »

Creator of the Stars of Night

John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. (NRSV) Christmas is our annual reminder that God lights the way in the darkness. Mankind… Read more »

O Come, O Come Emanuel

John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (NRSV) It’s the first… Read more »

Advent 2025 – Christmas in the Carols

An online version of the print newsletter that was mailed to the congregation. Please click on the square image below and the newsletter will open in another window.

Which Advent Character Are You?

Learn about the Advent Characters; Isaiah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, Anna and Joseph. This interactive resource was created using materials from Illustrated Ministry’s Advent Theme The Will to… Read more »

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