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ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Shine - Let joy be visible. Smile at strangers, greet others warmly, and carry yourself with the peace that comes from knowing you are loved by God.

MUSIC
- Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord from Godspell

- Prepare the Way by Steph Macleod

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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- John 4:13-14

"Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

REFLECTION
- Jen

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Trust - When anxiety stirs, close your eyes and breathe deeply. Whisper, “Jesus, I trust in You.” Hand over what you cannot control.

MUSIC
- "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming" String Quartet arr. by Roger Wallace

- "The Bells of St. Mary's" by Pianissimo Brothers

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Isaiah 40:31

"They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.”

REFLECTION
- Fr. Jason

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- BLESS - Speak a word of encouragement or gratitude to every person you encounter. Let your words be a small echo of God’s own blessing upon them.

MUSIC
- I Lift up my Eyes by Brian Doerksen

- Ascent (Day 4) by Einaudi

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 62:6-7

"My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not fall."

REFLECTION
- Sr. Carol

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Serve - Do one quiet act of kindness for someone today — hold a door, make a call, write a note — and do it without seeking recognition. Hidden love is powerful love.

MUSIC
- "My Soul in Stillness Waits" by Marty Haugen

- "God Of All Possibilities" by Dunsin Oyekan

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- 1 Peter 1:3-4

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you”

REFLECTION
- Jeff

WORD OF THE DAY

LISTEN - Begin this morning with five minutes of complete silence. Set aside your phone, your to-do list, and simply whisper, “Lord, what do You want me to hear today?” Let His still voice guide your steps.

MUSIC
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NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

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SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 119:105

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

REFLECTION
- Peggy

MUSIC
- "Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit" by Will Ackerman

- "You Speak" by Audrey Assad

- "Thy Word" by Amy Grant

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.