by Warren Howell | Dec 20, 2020 | Prayers, Reflections, Worship Resources
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor. . . You will bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. . . . For nothing will be impossible with God.” (LUKE 1:30-31, 37) TODAY IS THE 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT. And for people in the...
by Warren Howell | Dec 11, 2020 | Reflections
ADVENT is an anticipatory season full of music. Sadly, because of the pandemic, we are more or less sidelined from our ability to collectively sing with others in this particular year. But we look forward in anticipation of a day that, while it is not yet here, is...
by Warren Howell | Dec 4, 2020 | Reflections
I LOVE JESUS, who said to us: Heaven and earth will pass away. When heaven and earth have passed away, my word will remain. What was your word, Jesus? Love? Affection? Forgiveness? All your words were one word: Wakeup. — Antonio Machado, from “Times...
by Warren Howell | Dec 3, 2020 | Worship Resources
Prepare the Way December 6, 2020: Resources for Advent II (B) Color: Blue or Purple Scriptures: [linked to NRSV at Oremus Bible Browser] Isaiah 40:1-11 (Comfort and hope coming to God’s people in exile) Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Salvation is at hand) 2 Peter...
by Warren Howell | Nov 30, 2020 | Prayers
A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR WAITING We long for you, O God. We long to see you. But how good it is, when waiting is full of hope! Waiting, we look for every sign of you. Waiting, we remember every time we’ve seen you. Waiting, our anticipation builds. Waiting, we...
