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Spreading Love & Hope...
Welcome to this week's Advent devotion. These resources have been gathered for your use at home during this season of waiting as we continue in physical social distancing and virtual social connection. May this devotion and the links provided help you stay connected to God and the wider community.
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We hope you enjoy the variety of Advent Nativity scenes. The one above resides at the Smith's home. If you have items to share -- a prayer, song, Bible verse, reflection, photo, link -- please send them to be shared with everyone.
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Blessings & peace, Ana & Tod
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Prepare the way!
Isaiah 40:3-5
‘A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Eternal One.
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Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
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Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low.
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The rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain.
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And the glory of God will be revealed, and all people will see it together.
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For the mouth of God has spoken.’
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Homemade Nativity - Christine H
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Advent Prayer
by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson
Holy God, during this busy season of Advent, We pray for our world. We seek your light in the midst of darkness, Your peace in the midst of violence, Your love in the midst of discord, Your courage in the face of fear, And your wisdom to guide us.
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Help us to be messengers spreading your light, sharing your peace, and living your love with courage and wisdom. Amen.
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Musical Inspiration
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Nativity scene from Mexico, John & Melanie B
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Sit back with a cuppa, tea or chocolate, and relax to Christmas music.
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Just click on the blue button.
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Homemade Nativity scene by Joy P
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Christmas Wish
One Voice Children's Choir, under the direction of Masa Fukuda, performs "Christmas Wish." Filmed on location in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Send in your favourite Christmas music links to share.
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Wishing you Peace and Advent Blessings
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Sunday 13 December
Junior Church Nativity Service
the Second Sunday of Advent
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Sunday Worship online 10:30
Join in through your computer or using your landline telephone. If you would like to learn more so that you can join us in worship and communion, contact your Church Secretary or the Ministers or reply to this email:
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Andover, Broad Chalke & Salisbury congregations
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of the United Reformed Church gather on Zoom for united worship service.
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Click on the blue button above to visit Worship Words for prayers and reflections for the Sundays of the Advent Season.
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Reminder - Tuesday's Bible Study & Fellowship Group
14:30-16:00 for fellowship, Bible study and prayer.
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Everyone is welcome. Bring your Bible and a cup of tea.
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Readings prepare us for Sunday worship.
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We'll gather 8 & 15 December, then re-gather after the holidays on 12 January.
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(Zoom Meeting ID: 852 5929 3409)
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Here's the Zoom link to copy into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85259293409
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