In this podcast I work through the accounts of Jesus' conception and birth as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The recording is accompanied by several Christmas hymn recordings.

Text: John 20:24-31

Liturgical Date: The Feast of St. Thomas

Location: St. John Lutheran Church, May City, IA

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This week we look at the sort of Christmas, Christmas movies: Lion Witch and the Wardrobe & Silver Linings Playbook.

Includes just a few hymns, liturgy and prayers.

Text: John 1:19-23

Liturgical Date: Fourth Sunday in Advent

NOTE: This is a recording of a full service plus sermon on account of services being cancelled this weekend due to winter weather.

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Text: Philippians 4:4-7

Liturgical Date: 3rd Sunday in Advent (Gaudete Sunday)

Location: Zion Lutheran Church, Horton twp, IA

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In this episode I review and analyze 3 John Hughes movies..."Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "Home Alone", and "Home Alone 2".

Text: Romans 15:5-7

Liturgical Date: Second Sunday in Advent

Location: Zion Lutheran Church, Horton twp, IA

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Text: Matthew 21:1-9

Liturgical Date: First Sunday in Advent (Ad Te Levavi)

Location: Zion Lutheran Church, Horton twp, IA

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Text: Psalm 136:1

Liturgical Date: Thanksgiving Eve

Location: St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA

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