Thanksgiving Part II

The day started like any other but with a twist, the expectation of a huge meal and the thought of why I should be thankful. As a New Zealander, I was thankful for this American tradition the opportunity to dine with friends. During the church service the girls did the decorating and created a great atmosphere in the cafe. Afterwards we went to the kitchen to get things going, and used these massive pots (about 50 cm diameters) to cook up the food.

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Advent week III

What is advent?

  • It is the four-week period leading up to Christmas.
  • It is a time of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.
  • The season is also a preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.

Psalm 146:5-7
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— the LORD, who remains faithful forever.
7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free,
8 the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
9 The LORD watches over the stranger, and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.
10 The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD.

Choral Prayer-Please recite together

O King of David, Jesus Christ,
The gates of heaven open at your command,
Come and show us the way to salvation.

Advent Week III

Psalm 146:4-10
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them the LORD, who remains faithful forever.
7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free,

Psalm 146:5-10
8 the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
9 The LORD watches over the stranger, and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.
10 The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD.

Choral Prayer-Please recite together.
O King of David, Jesus Christ,
The gates of heaven open at your command,
Come and show us the way to salvation.

Advent Week I

What is advent?

  • It is the four-week period leading up to Christmas
  • It is a time of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child
  • The season is also a preparation for the Second Coming of Christ

What is the focus of advent week?

  • Celebrate the first Advent of Christ’s birth.
  • Anticipate the Second Advent of Christ the King’s return.

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