Year B Day 15

Luke 22:14-30

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

Isaiah 7:10-25

UMH 197 Ye Who Claim the Faith of Jesus

Centering Moment – What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions?  How do they, even the silly ones, honor God?

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 14

Luke 22:1-13

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Isaiah 7:1-9

UMH 203 Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Centering Moment – What makes you fearful during this Advent season?  What makes you anxious?  Name those things and pray that the birth of Christ will bring you what he brought the world.  Joy, hope, and peace.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 13

John 7:53-8:11

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Isaiah 6:1-13

UMH 188 Christ is the World's Light

Centering Moment – What are you most thankful for this Advent Season?  What are you most thankful for in your every day life?  Pray those thanksgivings to God.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 12

Luke 21:29-38

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Isaiah 5:13-17, 24-25

UMH 190 Who is He in Yonder Stall

Centering Moment – How can you pray without ceasing today?  What new and different ways can you be in constant prayer and thanksgiving?

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 11

Luke 21:20-28

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Isaiah 5:8-12, 18-23

UMH 179 Sing a Song of Bethlehem

Centering moment –What places are important to your life and faith journey? Where do you remember feeling joy and connection? We see in the Luke passage from today that people had to flee to the mountains for safety. What places bring you safety? Write or pray about those places and remember the journey you took in your own life.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 10

2nd Sunday of Advent

“Be Aware”

Mark 1:1-8

2 Peter 3:8-15a

Isaiah 40:1-11

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

UMH 189 Fairest Lord Jesus

UMH 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 9

Luke 21:5-19

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Isaiah 4:2-6

UMH 215 To A Maid Engaged to Joseph

Centering Moment – Think back to a time in your own life when there were signs that you missed and times when you got the message God was putting in front of you.  How were you able to see some and not others?  What can you learn from those moments and from Mary?

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 8

Luke 20:41-21:4

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Isaiah 3:8-15

UMH 213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Centering Moment – What ways can you quietly give this season?  How can you give, not just from our wallet, but from your heart?  Think of some things you can do quietly for those around you that don’t cost any money, but are a treasure that can be given.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 7

Luke 20:27-40

1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Isaiah 2:12-22

UMH 218 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Centering Moment: Name and honor the people you are missing this holiday season.  Let their names start to bring joy for the memories you have.  How can you honor them this advent season while celebrating with friends and family?

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Year B Day 6

Luke 20:19-26

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Isaiah 2:1-11

UMH 202 People Look East

Centering Moment – While we may be working to get our homes ready for guests this Christmas season, what are we doing to get our hearts ready for the coming of the Christ child?  Be in prayer today for ways to open our hearts in new and different ways to the coming of Christ.

Resources:

“The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989.

Stookey, Laurence Hull , 1959, "This Day: A Wesleyan Way Of Prayer" (2004). Books by Alumni. 3225.

https://www.biblegateway.com/