Advent

Reflect Who is this man who compelled others to give up their lives and follow him? What new messages does he offer that attracts them? Jesus asked two questions of his followers: “Who do other people say I am?” and “Who do you say I am?” leading to Peter’s statement of faith. Most people have […]

Liturgy For The First Week In Advent  (inspired by the 2008 Catechism for Cumberland Presbyterians) By T. J. Malinoski One:            We have good news, good news!  God is drawing near in the coming of the Christ Child.  What does this mean? All:             This means that we are part of God’s creation, made in God’s image […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Philippians 4:4-7 (NRSV) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Isaiah 12:2-6 (NRSV) Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the LORD […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read 2 Corinthians 9 (NRSV) 9 Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints, for I know your eagerness, which is the […]

We are excited to share with you some brand new Advent lessons you can use in a pinch. We would like to thank the Rev. Taylor Young from Clarksville Cumberland Presbyterian Church for sharing these lessons with us to share with you. There are 4 lessons that include a powerpoint and leaders guide that you […]

Advent begins Sunday, December 2. It is the season when we are waiting for the birth of Jesus. It is important what you do while you wait! If you are someone who plans for a Sunday school class, your church, or your family – it’s not too late to add some meaningful and fun activities […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Acts 13:16-25 (NRSV) So Paul stood up and with a gesture began to speak: “You Israelites, and others who […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Matthew 24: 23-35 (NRSV) Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look! Here is the Messiah!’ or ‘There he is!’—do not believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Romans 15:4-13 (NRSV) For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have […]