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There is hope in dark times! [First Sunday of Advent, part 1]

For Advent 2018, Faith Church will be following the readings in the Revised Common Lectionary.  Each Sunday we’ll look at how the four readings tie together thematically, all supporting the goals of the season of Advent.  Thus we are pausing our series on Deuteronomy.  We’ll return to that after the New Year 2019.  Why doesContinue reading “There is hope in dark times! [First Sunday of Advent, part 1]”

What was the Annunciation really like? – Luke 1:26-45

This past Sunday, Phil introduced us to the writings of Walter Wangerin. As we continued our study through Luke, Phil chose stories that retold the events of Luke 1:26-45, often called The Annunciation.  The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will be the mother of the Christ child.  Wangerin encourages us through his writingsContinue reading “What was the Annunciation really like? – Luke 1:26-45”