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First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia offers devotions for Advent prepared by our members. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 3 from Now the Heavens Start to Whisper, read by Jon Millians; the personal reflection is from Sandy Sanders.

First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia offers devotions for Advent prepared by our members. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 1 from Christians All Your Lord is Coming, read by Caroline Baxley; the personal reflection is from Roy Segars.

First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia offers devotions for Advent prepared by our members. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 1 from My Soul Proclaims with Wonder, read by Nick Bailey; the personal reflection is from Heather Stover. 

First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia offers devotions for Advent prepared by our members. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 1 from Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, read by Charlotte Gertsch; the personal reflection is from Zach Graves. 

First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia offers devotions for Advent prepared by our members. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 1 from Blest Be the God of Israel, read by Braxton Watson; the personal reflection is from Beth Sanders. 

First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia offers devotions for Advent prepared by our members. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 1 from View the Present through the Promise, read by Maria Baxley; the personal reflection is from David Millians. 

First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia offers devotions for Advent prepared by our members. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 2 from O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, read by Elinor Ellis; the personal reflection is from Bob Cain. 

Advent is a time of waiting, and a season of preparing for Christmas. First Baptist Church of Athens Georgia offers devotions prepared by our members to bring you daily inspiration during Advent. The devotion begins with the music of Greensleeves, played on flutes by Sarah DelBene, followed by a reading from a daily carol, then a personal reflection on the question, “What brings you hope this Advent and Christmas season? The carol reading today is verse 1 from People Look East, read by Matthew Baxley; the personal reflection is from Elizabeth Eidson. 

First Baptist Athens offers this podcast of Devotions for Lent. Today’s devotion is offered by Jennifer Baxley. It is based on the story of Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane recorded in Matthew 26:36-46. The scripture is read from The Voice translation. The devotion begins with music provided by Sarah DelBene, playing “What Wondrous Love Is This,” arranged for flute. Lay aside everything else for the next few minutes . . . allow the music to settle your soul making space to listen for God. 

First Baptist Athens offers this podcast of Devotions for Lent. Today’s devotion is offered by Rachel Graves. It is based on the story of Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane recorded in Matthew 26:36-46. The scripture is read from the New Living Translation. The devotion begins with music provided by Sarah DelBene, playing “What Wondrous Love Is This,” arranged for flute. Lay aside everything else for the next few minutes . . . allow the music to settle your soul making space to listen for God.