What We Believe
“Don’t Worry Be … Joyful?”
In 1988 Bobby McFerrin released a little song that began with the lyrics: “Here’s a little song I wroteYou might want to sing it note for noteDon’t worry, be happy” The song seems to suggest an attitude of nonchalance, of unconcern for the troubles of the world, almost suggesting a flippant approach to life’s worries.…
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Peace->Gratitude->Joy
Read: Luke 1:68-79; Malachi 3:13-18; Philippians 1:18b-26 Our Advent candle wreath that we use at church has five candles, three are purple, one is pink and the large one in the center is white. Purple has traditionally been the central color of Advent. This color signifies repentance and fasting. The Christian custom of withholding from…
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Mary’s Magnificat
Read Luke 1:68-79; Malachi 3:5-12; Philippians 1:12-18a Before the shepherds, before the heavenly host or even the manger; Mary, having just recently received the news that she would be giving birth to the savior of the world, goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth and her husband Zechariah had recently received their own heavenly visitor…
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