Worship into the Week- Nothing Is Impossible

 

Worship into the week.

The Birth of Jesus Foretold.

Luke 1:37

Nothing is Impossible with God.

 The words to this young Mary.

And her words in return-

"Let it be to me according to your word."

Because of this,

 we have JOY DELIVERED 

for our ADVENT.

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Visual Church Year Printable

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Scrapbook paper

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Advent Gatherings

Some of the gatherings around

 the house this Advent season.

An old cigar press has little shelves

 that pull out for display space.

Some very favorite manger scenes. 

A wreath over the fireplace.

A hang out for handmade Santas and animals.

LOVE CAME DOWN

shown with the printer's trays

 and old typewriters.

The old cupboard in the kitchen 

holds a collection of glassware, 

 glass beads in old blue Ball jars, 

and some handmade favorites.

 A black and white photo of the Denninger siblings 

and a visit with Santa circa 1958.

 The piano corner with the shelf 

from the home of a growing up neighbor.

A live tree this year with the handmade 

ornaments and the Christmas angel.Kitchen wreath with crochet pot holders,

old cookie cutters and some angels floating. 

Seed packet display case becomes

 a holder for 100 year old Christmas cards.

This is a whole lot of pearls and pins.

 Morning light in the living room.

Shiny Brites shining Bright.A tree by the kitchen sink 

gathers old kitchenware.Santa sentinels by the door get

 some very special hugs by the littles.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Worship into the Week- In All Circumstances

 

Worship into the Week-

1 Thessalonians 5: 12-24

Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks

Paul had some pointed instructions for the 

Thessalonians.

He say the places where it was hard

 to live out their Christian faith.

It is still hard.

Respect those who are over us in the Lord.

We need to esteem them in their work.

Be at peace among ourselves.

Urge the idle.

Encourage the faint-hearted.

Help the weak.

Be patient with all of these people.

Do not repay evil with evil, 

and do good to one another and to everyone.

And then the verse we may know a bit better:

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

 and give thanks in all circumstances.

Do not quench the Spirit.

Do not despise prophecies, 

but test everything 

and hold fast to what is good.

Abstain from every form of evil.

May we be kept blameless

 in spirit, soul and body till our lord comes again.

Because He who calls us is faithful, 

and he will surely do it.

Many sections of this that I hold dear

 this Covid Advent season.

For in these days we pray- in all circumstances.

Lord, even in this, 

may your goodness be the story that we tell.

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Visual Faith Church Year Printable

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Advent Manger Walk

    

                            A favorite Advent activity 

                             is to go the the National Cathedral 

and see the Manger sets and Nativities.

This year it is simply 

a walk around the house.

Old favorites gather.

Some are set out to be "safe" 

from hands of inquisitive toddlers.

(and many need to move to higher ground)

All the little figurines gather to tell 

the story of this Christmas Season.

A Child is born!

He comes for you and for me.

This set gets rearranged many many times.

A very fragile and tiny nativity 

that has somehow managed to be in one piece.

My friend Bonnie made both the newspaper tree 

and the Holy Family in the Ball jar.

This handmade porcelain set

 is probably a favorite of mine.

Simple. Delicate. One of a kind.

Thanks for stopping by

 for this "manger walk" at home.

Worship into the Week- He is patient

Worship into the Week

2 Peter 3: 1-10

The Day of the Lord Will Come

This one fact- 

with the Lord one day is as a thousand years

 and a thousand years as one day.

He is the Lord of time. 

He is not slow to fulfill his promise

 as some think of slowness.

He is patient toward me.

The Lord does not wish for any to perish

 and that all should reach repentance.

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief 

and the heavens will pass away with a roar.

These days of Advent- are waiting.

For He has come and He will come again.

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Worship into the Week- Eagerly Wait

Worship into the Week-

ADVENT  ONE

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Thanksgiving

God is faithful.

He has brought gifts beyond

 measure to his 

believers.

I am not lacking in any gift,

 as I wait for the revealing

 of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This Advent season I pray 

that this manger babe

comes close to my heart-

and I rest knowing He is already there.

May I eagerly wait his return.

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Washi tape

Christmas stamp

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Scripture Doodles- November 2020

 

   Scripture Doodles 

November 2020

One square a day to capture

 a devotional thought for the day.

Reading Habits of the Heart. 

This month was centered on:

Being Frugal, Resting, Guarding your Heart, 

Practicing Gratitude and Letting Go.

A small spiritual practice that outlines

 part of the story of the redemptive work 

of the Holy Spirit in my life.

This helps me to See and Remember 

and Trust in the Journey;

that I may be discipled and disciple others 

and Tell of God's Faithfulness in my Life.

Supplies:

Concordia Publishing House Calendar

Colored Pencils