Series Archives: Advent

The Presents We Truly Need (Advent 2012)

This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series Advent

This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series AdventIn this series we’ll reflect on the Advent Scriptures in the Revised Common Lectionary as a way of enabling us to celebrate the birth of Christ.   What do you want for Christmas?  It’s a question we ask our children.  It’s a question we’re asked [...]

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Christmas Alphabet (Advent 2012)

This entry is part 2 of 9 in the series Advent

This entry is part 2 of 9 in the series AdventIn this series we’ll reflect on the Advent Scriptures in the Revised Common Lectionary as a way of enabling us to celebrate the birth of Christ. Many of us put on our best clothes, set out our best decorations, and put on our best smiles [...]

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Jesus’ Present of a New You (Advent 2012)

This entry is part 3 of 9 in the series Advent

This entry is part 3 of 9 in the series Advent  Christmas reminds us of the Old Testament promise: “He’s coming.”  God’s son is coming.  But it also reminds us of the New Testament promise: “He’s coming–again.” The one who arrived for the first time as a child will arrive again in the clouds. The [...]

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The End of the End of Christmas (Advent 2012)

This entry is part 4 of 9 in the series Advent

This entry is part 4 of 9 in the series AdventIn this series we’ll reflect on the Advent Scriptures in the Revised Common Lectionary as a way of enabling us to celebrate the birth of Christ.   27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 [...]

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