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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Second Sunday of Advent John calls people to repent, to clear the decks, to completely reorder their lives so that nothing gets in the way of the Lord’s coming. The reading from Isaiah gives the context for this radical call: the assurance of forgiveness that encourages us to repent; the promise that the coming one will be gentle with the little ones. Isaiah calls us all to be heralds with John, to lift up our voices fearlessly and say, “See, your God is coming!” We say it to one another in worship, in order to say it with our lives in a world in need of justice and peace. Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 In grand, flowing, poetic lines, the prophet announces that the exile of God’s people in Babylon is over. God will deliver Israel and will care for her as a shepherd cares for the sheep. This word can be trusted, because the only enduring reality in life is the word of God. Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 Righteousness shall prepare a pathway for God. Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 The Gospel of Mark does not begin with a story of Jesus’ birth but with the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord. Growing in our relationship with Jesus requires that we fill our life with practices that promote good spiritual health. These include regular worship, prayer, Bible study, fellowship with other believers, and serving with our gifts and talents. Such disciplines nourish us- they’re like vitamins and exercise for the soul. How has your spiritual growth been recently? What changes would help strengthen your faith? If helping speaks to your heart and you would like to take steps in sharing your gifts for Christian service, please give us a call and find out more about the ministry of Trinity. |
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Food Pantry is open Tuesday 10:00 am- 12 noon Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome. AA Unity Meets at Trinity Fridays, 7:30 pm Saturdays, 7:00 pm and Mondays, 7:30 pm Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. We have always maintained that church is so much more than a place you "go to." Rather, it's a people who experience, model, and share the good news of God's love, and we believe that the best is before us. |