Advent in the Preacher's Corner

This Advent it was important for me to have us remember that Jesus' birth wasn't into a perfect world, illuminated beatifically by the angels. It was messy, and it remains messy. The good news is God comes anyway.

In worship, our Advent liturgy used the candlelighting liturgy that Rachel Hackenberg created from the lectionary readings from the prophets. A weekly lectionary bible Study group which met for three of the Wednesdays during Advent at Ascension studied the prophets and the Gospels. So my preaching through this season tried to live in the space of knowing what is coming, and yet knowing, even with Christmas, our waiting will continue. In the meantime, God calls us to be faithful and remember God's promises. They are promises of what has already been fulfilled and what awaits.

November 25, 2014 Community Thanksgiving
at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Shelby

Listen
Luke 17:11-19


November 30, 2014 1st Sunday of Advent
Listen
Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80


December 7, 2014 2nd Sunday of Advent
Listen
Mark 1:1-8


December 14, 2014 3rd Sunday of Advent
Listen
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11


December 21, 2014 4th Sunday of Advent
Listen
Luke 1:26-38