Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Advent, the beginning of the church year, starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. It is a time of preparation, anticipation, and hope. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the "Light of the World." Epiphany on January 6, also called "Three Kings Day," is the climax of the Christmas season for Protestants.
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Watch Night 2007
The end of the year naturally leads one to reflection. What did 2007 teach you that no other year of your life has had the opportunity to? At what point did God seem closest to you and your loved ones? Read more ...The Mission of the Shepherds—and Our Mission: Christmas 2007
Glory to God; Peace on Earth; Goodwill. A Christmas greeting from Bishop Felton E. May and the staff of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church. Read more ...Messiah's Grand Entry
A poem by Rev. Roger Scott, a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. His poetic interpretation of Luke 2:8-11 draws upon his experiences from the pow wow culture within Native America. Read more ...A Child's Memory of Christmas
An essay by Daphine Locklear Strickland. Daphine a member of Triad Native American United Methodist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is affiliated with the Lumbee and Tuscarora tribes. Read more ...The Time of Fulfilment Has Come!! Advent 2007 Meditation
Isaiah prophesied; the psalmist had a sure hope; Mary was willing and obedient; Joseph was true to God's revelation in a dream. Read more ...Christmas Day 2007 Devotions
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, 'Your God reigns.'" Read more ...Christmas Eve 2007 Devotion
Sing to the Lord a new song;Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless his name. Read more ...
Waiting ... For What? Advent meditation, 2007
A missionary shares an Advent story about patience and faith under even the bleakest of circumstances. Read more ...Change Your Life. God's Kingdom is Here. Advent meditation, 2007
A reminder from a Deaconess/Church and Community Worker that that as we follow the path of Jesus our lives, and the lives of those around us, always change. Read more ...An Advent Wake-Up Call: Advent meditation, 2007
We followers of Jesus Christ, lovers of the God who called all into being…begin Advent. With a wake-up call, we prepare for the mystery once again of the King who came and is still coming. But a call to what? Read more ...An Advent Journey: Being Re-gifted With Peace and Bread
by Glory E. Dharmaraj/UMW - A meditation to use for the first Sunday in Advent."Peace like bread must be made daily," Bishop Bromley Oxnam. Read more ...
Christ-Centered Advent and Christmas Music
Listen to over twenty-five favorite hymns for Advent and Christmas. The music is in midi format. Read more...UMCOR Christmas Wish List 2007
Gifts that serve others honor the birth of Jesus and show our concern for the whole family of God. Read more....Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Features
A variety of Global Ministries resources from past years, including missionary stories, meditations, and reflections. Read more...Advent Calendars
Daily readings and suggestions for fully experiencing this season of joy. Courtesy Troy Conference.
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