Written and read by Jihan 'Jiji' Massoud, SMCCNS Director

"But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this, I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God's provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death." -

Philippians 1:18b-20, NIV

Written and read by Dr. Peter Green, Director of Traditional Worship

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us." - Luke 1:68-72, ESV

Written and read by Rev. Beth Putney.

"When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation; it asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so the Son of Man will be to this generation."- Luke 11:29-30

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

See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” - Revelation 22: 12-13, 16

Written and read by Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell, Preacher in Residence.

"See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; thevoice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." Mark 1:1-3

Written and read by Willow Stephens, Director of Contemporary Worship.

"The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of

Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous

Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land." - Jeremiah 33:14-15

Advent 2024 is here, and so is our new Advent Devotional, written by the clergy and directors of San Marino Community Church. Listen to the introduction for this devotional series, written by Pastoral Resident Rev. Beth Putney, and read by Director for Digital Ministries, Jonas Sheeks.

Download the written version here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rY7zhM4oj4k463qWtKgPBQkFr0zhUd6Y/view

For more information, visit: https://sanmarinocommunitychurch.com

Rev. Jessica Vaughan Lower reads her reflection on Wrath, and the art work "It Is Finished".

Scripture: Ephesians

4:26-32

Victoria Smith reads her reflection on Pride, and the art work "Undignified".

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Natalie Davis reads her reflection on Greed, and the art work "God or Mammon".

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27