Luke 1:57-66, Psalm 126 | When was the last time you were amazed, and what prompted that amazement? Was it something that happened to you? Or, was it something you witnessed happening to someone, or something, else? This weekend, we catch back up with Elizabeth and Zechariah at the miraculous birth of their son, John. For a variety of reasons, we can surmise that these new parents were filled with awe as they witnessed the fulfillment of God’s promise to them. But in our Scripture passage, we hear most about the amazement of the people that surrounded Elizabeth and Zechariah. So as you make your last minute preparations for Christmas next weekend, join us as we keep watch for moments of awe and amazement, leading us to ponder what God is doing in our midst, and prompting us to testify with joy to God’s ongoing activity in the world.
Sunday, December 17, 2023, Third Sunday in Advent Bulletin
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