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Joy

Isaiah 35: 1-10 v 2 Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy.” The wilderness and desert will be glad. Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy.” With this news the, strengthen those who have tired hands, encourage those who have weak knees. Your God isContinue reading “Joy”

Personal Identity

Matthew 3: 1-12v 11 “ I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am- so much greater that I am not worthy even to be His slave and carry His sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Personal Identity”

Change it up

New things are coming! Spend time today as a family sorting through toys and putting some in storage for the summer, some to take to the thrift store and the broken to the recycling bin. Change the books on the shelf and enjoy the new space.

Glory to God

Romans 15:4 -13v 6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. “ The scriptures were written long ago to teach us. To give us hope and patience to wait for God’s promises to be fulfilled. May you live inContinue reading “Glory to God”

Advent Study

Join in at 7pm ( Eastern time) tonight for the second of this advent study. Send your email address here and the zoom link will be sent to you. All are welcome. NAVIGATING MYSTERY: ADVENT SMALL GROUP STUDY Advent offers evocative scripture stories for navigating mystery. Each session offers an opportunity for praying with scripture beforeContinue reading “Advent Study”

Refreshing!

Psalm 72: 1-7, 18 -19 v 6 “May the king’s rule be refreshing like spring rain on freshly cut grass, like the showers that water the earth.” O God, help the king judge your people in the right way. Let the poor be treated fairly. Rescue the children of the needy. May the king’s ruleContinue reading ” Refreshing!”

Coffee Time

Join your neighbors for coffee and a chat at 9.30am today( Eastern time) The zoom connection will be sent via email to all who provide an email address using the contact page here Christmas gathering! A reminder for all to bring a treat to eat and join in a gathering tonight at 7pm to enjoyContinue reading “Coffee Time”

A New Branch of Peace

Isaiah 11: 1-10v v2 “ And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him- the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and might, the Spirit of Knowledge and the fear of the Lord.” Isaiah was well acquainted with both the rich, the judges and the priests who were living less thanContinue reading “A New Branch of Peace”

Watch!

Matthew 24: 36-44v 42 “So you too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.” Mathew is talking about the return of Jesus. He talks about Noah and the flood. People were going to parties and weddings right up to the time the waters started to fill the earth, thenContinue reading “Watch!”

Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar

Here can be found instructions on how to make this Christmas tree countdown. Add a book wrapped up on the days there is a colored ring or just the yellow ring – and hide them around the house as the wise men had to search for Jesus or lay them below the tree just asContinue reading “Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar”