Advent Ponderings

Advent Ponderings

Each week of Advent you will find below a scripture and reflection for your spiritual meditation during Advent.  These refelctions are from the lectionary resource material "Seasons of the Spirit" 

I hope they will spark spiritual growth, hope, and joy into your heart as you prepare for Christ to be born anew in our world and your heart.  May peace prevail, joy abound, the lowly be lifted high and justice reign!

Enjoy,

Pastor Debbie Griffin

Week leading up to the second Sunday of Advent December 9

Luke 1:68–79

“You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High…” (Luke 1:76).

Zechariah speaks these words to his newborn son, John the Baptizer. Perhaps we might hear them addressed to us as well. Whether we think of ourselves this way or not, we are all in fact prophets. God calls us – and expects us – to proclaim in word and deed the Realm of God present in our world. As John is told to guide the people “on the path of peace,” take a moment to ponder how you can help do that.

Team Spirit

Sunday October 7 is "Team Spirit" Sunday at Central Christian.  We will celebrate the moving of the Spirit among us as well as sporting our favorite team colors.  Everyone is invited to wear your team colors and send pictures of you and your children participating in team events.  You can send your old high school cheerleading picture, your child's drama team picture, your spouse's football picture or anything that expresses your team spirit to our tech expert Gary at sawdust@netins.net  Gary is preparing a slide show of our "Disciple Team" for viewing on Sunday morning so send your pics, wear your team colors and come to worship, where the Spirit will surprise us.  Following worship is our monthly pot luck where we will build up the body of Christ (Team) around table.  Bring your favorite dish to share and stay after pot luck for committee/ministry meetings.  It's more than a meeting, it's MINISTRY!
See you at the table where all fans of Christ are welcome,
Pastor Debbie Griffin