Advent Day 20

Written and read by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Manning.

 Isaiah 61:3 (The Message)

"God sent me to announce the year of his grace—

To care for the needs of all who mourn in Zion, give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes,

Messages of joy instead of news of doom,

Advent Day 15

Written and read by Rev. Dr. Erik Wiebe.

Romans 15:13 (NRSV)

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Advent Day 18

Written and read by Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell.

Colossians 1:11-12

"May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience, joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light."

Advent Day 17

Written and read by Rev. Jessica Vaughan Lower.

Jeremiah 15:16 (NRSV)

"Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart,

for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts."

Advent Day 16

Written and read by Victoria Smith, Director of Communications & Development

Nehemiah 8:10 (NRSV)

"Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord, and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

Advent Day 15

Written and read by Natalie Day, Director of Youth Ministries.

Matthew 11:4-5 (The Message)

"Jesus told them, Go back and tell John what’s going on:

The blind see, The lame walk,

Lepers are cleansed, The deaf hear, The dead are raised,

The wretched of the earth learn that God is on their side."

Advent Day 14

Written and read by Natalie MacMillan, Director of Children's Ministries.

Malachi 4:2 (The Message)

"But for you, sunrise! The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name, healing radiating from its wings. You will be bursting

with energy, like colts frisky and frolicking."

Advent Day 13

Written and read by Willow Stephens, Contemporary Worship Director.

1 Corinthians 12:9 (The Message)

DR. PETER GREEN, DIRECTOR OF TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

You called out to God in your desperate condition; he got you out in the nick of time.

He spoke the word that healed you.

Psalm 107:20 (The Message)

Advent Day 11

Written and read baby Rev. Dr. Marilyn Manning.

Isaiah 58:8 (NKJV)

"Then your light shall break forth like the morning, Your healing shall spring forth speedily,

The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard."