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Advent Reflection – Ninth Day of Advent

December 5th, 2016 by Chad Gurley

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. “He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth, love, joy, and hope,… Read More

Advent Reflection – Eighth Day of Advent

December 4th, 2016 by Violet Lee

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. Seen for his radical views and staunch position on social justice issues, hymn writer,… Read More

Advent Reflection – Seventh Day of Advent

December 3rd, 2016 by Brian Pinter

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. “Born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring.” For me, to be… Read More

Advent Reflection – Sixth Day of Advent

December 2nd, 2016 by Chad Gurley

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. One of my favorite movies is the German film from Tom Tykwer, “Run Lola Run,”… Read More

Advent Reflection – Fifth Day of Advent

December 1st, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

The King of Glory Comes Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. I must confess that I don’t know very much about music. I have some… Read More

Advent Reflection – Fourth Day of Advent

November 30th, 2016 by Kathryn Carroll

The King of Glory Comes This is a jauntier melody than most of our Advent hymns. I can almost envision it as a circle dance with clapping, stomping, and spontaneous… Read More

Advent Reflection – Third Day of Advent

November 29th, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel The Advent hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a favorite of mine. Until recently, I was only familiar with verses 1-4, but in preparing… Read More

Advent Reflection – Second Day of Advent

November 28th, 2016 by Violet Lee

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel This has always been a favorite hymn of mine in this Advent season.  There is something joyous in singing the refrain.  The hope and reassurance… Read More

Advent Reflection – First Day of Advent

November 27th, 2016 by Stephen Bauman

Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah Advent is the season of lights.  The shortest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere at least) falls just as Christmas finally… Read More

Advent Reflections – Greetings

November 26th, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

Dear Friends, Advent is once again upon us. It is a season when we reflect on Christ’s first coming and look to the future with hope for his return. During… Read More