Preparing for Advent
During Advent we wait for the coming of Christ not only in the ancient world of the Biblical story, but in our own lives now. As is our tradition, we will offer a special eReflections series entitled Poems and Prayers for Advent to help you watch and wait for Christ’s presence where you need it most. Each week we will post a poem or a prayer along with the Lectionary Readings for that week. If you would like to receive them via email, join eReflections.
Join us as we begin a new liturgical year and together watch and wait for the coming of Christ. Let us know that you will be following the lectionary (Cycle B) with us by leaving a comment on our blog. You will receive the first eReflections in this series on Friday, November 25.
Join us for our Advent service, December 4th, 5:00 p.m. Wheaton, IL
Learn more about using the lectionary and view Advent reading schedule
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I’m a bit late in posting this, but I am using the Advent readings. Thanks so much for providing these for us!
Sorry, I didn’t send a comment that I will follow these advent readings so I missed the December 4th. I am with you during this month and season! Thanks for what you do!
I will be following this with you through the holy season ahead. Thank you so much!
Looking forward to it! Please include me.
Thankful for the opportunity to rest in the reading and wait for Jesus …the One and Only Son (John1:14) to transform me further…. again and again! Blessing to all who share together in this community of faith.
Count me in!
Looking forward to this!
I will be observing with you. This is my first time as I’m also seeking to bring new meaning to this season that has frequently been stressful and filled with painful moments and memories.
Thank you for offering this again. How much I need this!
Thank you. I would love to join you in your reflections through Advent.
So Thankful to walk through this season being reminded that Christ came, Christ is here and Christ is coming again…
I appreciate your reflections and look forward to reading your thoughts during this Advent season.
I am looking forward to receiving the new lectionary (cycleB)
Thanks!
Thank you -eagerly anticipating!
Thank you for serving the Body of Christ during this season of Advent – your ministry is such a blessing!
Hi, I also will be following the readings during Advent. Looking forward to what God has in mind…
I will be following the advent series with you. Thank you for eReflections and especially the joy of preparing my heart for Christ’s birth. “Open my eyes & heart Lord Jesus, to know your coming Presence!.”
Thank you so much for offering this Advent series. I look forward to it.
I’ll be following!
I am looking forward to the Advent reflections for another year– LOVE them! And Year B– that’s where I will be.
Looking forward to reflecting during Advent with you!
Thankfully looking forward to it.
I so look forward to walking through the Advent Season with you again this year. Blessings on your ministry!
Looking forward to this advent season. This will be my third advent spent with you. Thank you for this wonderful resource.
Georgean
I am eagerly waiting for your eReflections. and now that the Advent is coming, I look forward to a fresh and meaningful personal time with God reflecting on His birth and coming to earth. Thank you for your ministry.
I love the Advent readings, music and make time for quiet prayer and solitude to reflect, and wait on the Lord. I have ordered your Advent CD after almost wearing out the previous Music in Solitude CD. Thank you for the richness of your offerings… a balm for weary journeyers on our way home. Judie
So glad to hear that the first cd has been a blessing. We’ve all worn out the first one as well!
Thank you for your ministry!
Have been looking forward so much to the Advent readings! Thank you for preparing this for us again —
Looking forward to the emails.
I look forward to sharing the journey!
Looking forward to preparing my heart for the Messiah’s coming and for the way you will help in that.
Yes to the reflections. Thanks.
i look forward to seeing your first email on Nov. 25. Thank you in advance
Yes, please send to me the advent reflections. Thank you.
Chan Kwan
I thoroughly enjoy these e-reflections, please include me on the Advent series!
Advent is my favorite time of year. Another invitation to wait and expect and hope, to see the incomprehensible become a reality. I am blessed all year by you and thankful that we are on this journey together as “waiting companions”. Come Lord Jesus! Come!
What a wonderful time to emphasize the Word…
Looking forward to the Advent e-mails and following along in the lectionary.
Looking forward to the journey to Bethlehem! Love this time of reflection and anticipation!
I love all your emails, thank you so much!
I’m in. Love the ministry you all provide!
I would definitely like to receive the Advent readings, prayers, etc. Thank you so much for doing this
Thank you so much! I was just talking about this yesterday with a friend and have forwarded this on to her as well.
Thanks so much Deborah. We love to hear when others share what we are doing.
Thanks for helping me prepare for the Lord’s coming
Watching and waiting this Advent season . . . thank you for the gift of presence and community
Last year’s lectionary series was so rich. I am greatly looking forward to sharing this year’s Advent as well. Growing up in a different tradition this is only my 2nd time focusing on Advent. Thanks for introducing me!
I am looking forward to the Advent reflections.
This is my first time using an Advent Lectionary and I am looking forward to it!
Muchas Gracias, esperando con fe y anticipacion la obra de Dios por esta.
I will follow the lectionary with you. I’m looking forward to the reflections.