Sunday Words of Encouragement November 28, 2010

Welcome to the First Week of Advent: A week of Expectation, Hope, Watching and Waiting.

This morning we had a missionary from South Korea with a bit of a film that was an eye opener to the conditions there and in North Korea. 
We also celebrated communion so there was only a short sermon.
Pastor pointed out that Christmas is a Season for Singing. He noted three Songs to be aware of:

1. The Song of Deliverance: See Exodus, 15:1-19, 2 Samuel 22:50 and Psalms 18:49
2. The Song of Redemption: See Luke 2:13-14
3. The Song of Eternity: See Rev 5:9-10

I chose the following video for two reasons. 

It is a beautiful hymn reminding us to
Rejoice at the Coming of Emanuel. 

Also, the pictures flash images from
all tribes of people reminding us that, 

although Israel is a favored nation, 

Christ comes for ALL who will receive Him.

A Verse for Today:
2 Samuel 22:50 New American Standard Bible

Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the nations, And I will sing praises to Your name.

We pray in anticipation:
Father, may your Kingdom come. May your will be done now on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.