Shalom
Advent Evening Prayer
December 24 – Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
“For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!”
December 23 – Rev. Laura Johnson
The example of Hannah’s praises to God inspires praise in us.
December 22 – Rev. Laure Kalau
Hannah teaches us to trust God in hard times and to offer thanksgiving in times of joyful abundance.
December 21 – Kathryn Gamble
When we pour out our soul to the Lord, the Lord hears our petitions.
December 20 – Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we light a candle.
December 19 – Sharon Brignon
We trust in God’s promises of miraculous birth and of our deliverance during this Advent season.
December 18 – Carmela McKeller
Christ’s symbol of God’s justice is his scepter, and his reign is characterized by his merciful justice
December 17 – Shannon Jones
We find peace in unexpected places during the Advent season.
December 16 – Rev. Molly White
Even when the darkness surrounds, there is a faithful remnant through whom the light of Christ shines.
December 15 – Karen Cheek
We are each called to be prophets – called to speak messages of hope.
December 14 – Rev. Tobi Nguyen
The message of hope – even in times of drought – is that God is the source of nourishment and life.
December 13 – Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
On this Third Sunday of Advent, we light a candle to remember the Lord’s love of justice and righteousness. Come, Lord Jesus!
December 12 – Rev. Sally Bates
The prophet Habakkuk speaks a word of trust and joy in the midst of great trouble.
December 11 – Rev. Molly White
Christ has secured our future. Our hope is certain.
December 10 – Lici Burns
What will we see when we strain our eyes forward to the Lord’s future?
December 9 – Rev. Adam Charville
This Advent season may the coming of Christ relieve our burdens.
December 8 – Rev. Grace Hackney
The prophet Isaiah presents us with an agrarian vision of the coming Kingdom.
December 7 – Bill Stagner
God will bring Shalom!
December 6 – Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we light our second candle to remember the Lord’s constant and unfailing love for His people. Come, Lord Jesus!
December 5 – Rev. Ben Adams
In our times of fatigue, God gives us a new heart.
December 4 – Claire Cox-Woodlief
Jeremiah was called and equipped as a prophet for the ages. Jeremiah still has a word for us today: repentance.
December 3 – David Edington
No matter how lost we are, God will pursue us.
December 2 – Jill Charville
Mary brought forth Jesus who embodied justice. May we do the same.
December 1 – Rev. Patrick Jones
There is hope – no matter what.
November 30 – Rev. Molly White
Justice is not a dream. Justice is a promise.
November 29 – Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Advent begins in darkness. On this First Sunday of Advent we light our first candle and shine a light into the world. Come, Lord Jesus!
Advent 2020: Introduction
Our prayer for the season of Advent each year is that we would prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ long ago and in the future. During the four Sundays of Advent we learn that the world truly needs a Savior. When we focus on the Old Testament readings prepared for the Advent season, we begin…