As we continue through Advent and move closer to Christmas, we shift our focus from that of waiting and expectation, to rejoicing at the arrival of the Messiah and all that that means.

Hymn: "Hark the glad sound, the Saviour comes" by Philip Doddridge (1735)

Bible passages: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 23-24

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Advent is a time of waiting, where not only do we prepare ourselves in anticipation of celebrating Jesus' birth, but we look forward with hope to his glorious return.

Hymn: "Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring" by Godfrey Thring (1864)

Bible Passage: Isaiah 40:1-11

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What is the Advent season all about? This episode we're thinking about preparing our hearts as we begin Advent.

Article - "Telling time differently as Christ followers" (Corey Widmer): https://www.thirdrva.org/blog/telling-time-differently-as-christ-followers

Video - "The Story as told through the Christian Calendar "(Christ Church Anglican): https://vimeo.com/79923336

Hymn: "Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates" by Georg Weissel (1623), translated by Catherine Winkworth (1855)

Bible passage: Psalm 24:7-10

Join Henry for the first ever episode of the Flourishing Vine!

This episode is an introduction to the series.

The passage referred to is John 15:1-8.

The hymn is "Jesus, I am resting, resting" written by Jean Sophia Pigott in 1876.