November 30, 2006 – 5:44 am
Below is a copy of my church worship bulletin for Sunday, December 3, 2006 (Advent 1C), which uses an alternate gospel reading from Luke 1:5-25. This passage recounts how Zechariah was struck silent because of his unbelief, and the sermon and service reflect this theme. The Psalm is my paraphrase, and the hymns are from […]
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November 30, 2006 – 5:39 am
An Advent Prayer by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day.
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed […]
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November 28, 2006 – 9:55 pm
First, a word about this year’s Advent scripture readings.
I have had up to here (pointing to the top of my head) with the repetition of the lectionary at times. This year not only do we have the typical Advent 1 emphasis on Jesus’ second coming, but this follows just two weeks after our reading from […]
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