Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 5:13-17, 24-25. Thank you for joining us today!

Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 5:8-12, 18-23. The prophet's ancient words are still relevant today. Thank you for joining us!

Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's worship service is led by Rev. Amy, Rev. Joe, and parishioners Marilyn Simmons and her granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca Penney (leading our Opening Sentences and Canticle), Sabrina Short (reading our first lesson, Isaiah 40-1-11), and Ron and Jennifer Day (leading our prayers), and musicians Ed and Debbie Humber, and Lloyd Hollett ("The Lord's My Shepherd, He Lives" and "The Kingdom of God is Justice and Joy") and the Wildwood Singers of St. George's Church ("Hold Fast to the Right," Kitty Rice, solo). The sermon this morning, "Not the Way It's Supposed to Be," is by Rev. Joe and is based on the Gospel reading, Mark 1:1-8. Thank you for joining us today!

It's the season of Advent! During Advent, Rev. Joe and Rev. Amy are recording children's stories about the events and people we meet this season. Rev. Amy reads a story about Mary, Mary's Story, written by M. M. Brem (Arch Books, Concordia Publishing, 1967). You can watch a video of Rev. Amy reading this story at https://youtu.be/ZqqcVzLPr9o
Thank you for joining us today!

Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 26:1-6, It's Gate Day in Advent, at least in our readings, and that has us pondering security, hospitality, and God's radical welcome. Thank you for joining us today.

Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 25:6-9, the great feast on God's holy mountain. Thank you for joining us today!

Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 11:1-10, often called The Peaceable Kingdom, a beautiful way to walk further into Advent and God's future. Thank you for joining us today.

Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus calls four fishermen and they drop everything and follow. Why? The gospel writer doesn't seem to think it matters, only that they did. There are some challenges and a whole lot of grace for us in this good news. Thanks for joining us today!

Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today we are joined by parishioners Yvonne Stone, Gail Roberts, Jessica Humber, Charlotte, and Benjamin, and Mona Edwards (leading prayers and readings), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading our music, "Without Seeing You," "Let Me Be a Little Kinder," and "Blessed are They"). The sermon is based on Mark 13:24-37.
We wish you a wonderful beginning to the season of Advent.

It's almost Advent! Today, Rev. Joe reads a story for children, The Strange Young Man in the Desert, by Ronald Klug (Arch Books, Concordia Publishing, 1971), about John the Baptist, an important person in the story of Jesus and in the Advent season. Thank you for joining us today.