ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Shine - Let joy be visible. Smile at strangers, greet others warmly, and carry yourself with the peace that comes from knowing you are loved by God.MUSIC- Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord from Godspell- Prepare the Way by Steph MacleodNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.
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December 4 - Fulfilling Our Hope
SCRIPTURE- John 4:13-14"Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”REFLECTION- JenADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Trust - When anxiety stirs, close your eyes and breathe deeply. Whisper, “Jesus, I trust in You.” Hand over what you cannot control.MUSIC- "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming" String Quartet arr. by Roger Wallace- "The Bells of St. Mary's" by Pianissimo BrothersNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.
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December 3 - Lift Up Your Eyes
SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 40:31"They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.”REFLECTION - Fr. JasonADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Bless - Speak a word of encouragement or gratitude to every person you encounter. Let your words be a small echo of God’s own blessing upon them.MUSIC - NOTES -PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.
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December 2 - Always Valued
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 62:6-7"My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not fall."REFLECTION- Sr. CarolADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Serve - Do one quiet act of kindness for someone today — hold a door, make a call, write a note — and do it without seeking recognition. Hidden love is powerful love.MUSIC- "My Soul in Stillness Waits" by Marty Haugen- "God Of All Possibilities" by Dunsin Oyekan NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.
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December 1 - Living Hope
SCRIPTURE- 1 Peter 1:3-4"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you”REFLECTION- JeffADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Listen - Begin this morning with five minutes of complete silence. Set aside your phone, your to-do list, and simply whisper, “Lord, what do You want me to hear today?” Let His still voice guide your steps.MUSIC- "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Michael WhalenNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.
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