Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2023 Music Monday: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas December 11, 2023 Charlotte Pointek
Yule Log: Fun Friday, Advent 2023
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2023 Fun Friday December 8, 2023 Yule Log
Expectation and Realization – Traditional Thursday, Advent 2023
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2023 Tradition Thursday December 7, 2023 Wes Saunders Today’s devotion comes from Wes Saunders, long-time member and facilitator of Sunday Morning Adult Study class Text Talk which meets at 9:45am in the conference room. Expectation and Realization The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, prepare the way for the Lord, make his …
A Real Dude: Word from Wiese, Advent 2023
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2023 Word from Wiese Wednesday: A Real Dude 6 December 2023 Trivia Question #1: If there really was a Saint Nicholas, he a. Didn’t like church at all b. Attended services only on Christmas c. Got super involved in church life d. Didn’t trust organized religion but loved to pray while sledding on snowy days Trivia Question #2: If there …
Don’t Forget Joy: Traditional Tuesday, Advent 2023
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2023 Traditional Tuesday December 5, 2023 Mary Jo Watlington Today’s Advent Devotional is written by Mary Jo Watlington, one of Christ Our Shepherd’s newest members. Don’t Forget Joy Luke 2: 10-11 10. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all …
We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Music Monday – Advent 2023
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2023 Music Monday: We Wish You a Merry Christmas “For the windows of heaven are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble.” Isaiah 24:18 Advent Calendars. Do you have fond childhood memories of preparing for Christ’s coming with various types of Advent calendars? Most Advent Calendars feature 25 numbered doors/windows, a new one to be opened …
You Said Hello
You Said Hello Word from Wiese 29 November 2023 Pivot. This week American Christians pivot from Thanksgiving to Advent. But as I’m bringing out my Advent wreath from storage and searching for fresh candles, let my tongue flow with “thanksgiving” just a few moments longer. Thank you, faith friends, for . . . What YOU bring to the joy of …
A Recipe for Thanksgiving
A Recipe for Thanksgiving Word from Wiese 11 November 2023 Friends in Faith, First, let me say how YOU, faithful reader, will be on my Thanksgiving List. This weekly WFW note originated out of necessity, a Covid-era communication effort for staying in touch with a community the pandemic spread apart. But after Covid waned, many of you encouraged me to …
Grace, Gratitude, and Gathering
Grace, Gratitude, and Gathering Word From Wiese 15 November 2023 Richard Rohr is a Roman Catholic priest who distributes daily prayers/centering thoughts he hopes others might find encouraging and hopeful. Rohr’s offerings this week touched me. For I find in them a sweet mixture of grace, gratitude, and gathering—exactly the themes so prevalent in our COS congregational life as we …
Together, We Do It
Together, We Do It Word from Wiese 9 November 2023 Question: According to the Mayo Clinic, what can improve sleep, mood and immunity? What can decrease depression, anxiety, and difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease? Answer: Gratitude. If a pill could bring all the amazing health benefits listed above, everyone would be taking it. Most of us would …
