Previously: Options, Intention This year I’ve been thinking about Advent since July. It’s the first time in a few years that I’ve done this. When I was a pastor, I’d say mid- to late summer was usually when I’d begin planning for it, if only in very small amounts. August or September would be whenContinue reading “Third Week of Advent: Prepare”
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Second Week of Advent: Intention
Previously: Options When I was a pastor, it was easy for me to feel close to God. I was immersed in the work of the church: administration, budgets, coordinating and planning activities, sitting in on meetings. I was a CEO in practice in many ways, and for me it varied between drudgery and fulfillment. ButContinue reading “Second Week of Advent: Intention”
Advent Candle Liturgies
Several years ago, I wrote these liturgies for lighting the candles around the Advent wreath. If you are searching for words to use either in a worship setting or for your own devotional time, I am happy to offer these for consideration. Lighting the First Candle: Hope Call to Worship Lift up your eyes andContinue reading “Advent Candle Liturgies”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 