Here is the short video from Elizabeth to accompany this message; it is the daily advent recording mentioned below for Tuesday of enceinte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKHqtT5ijYw
Enceinte: united church advent devotions during a pandemic”. Enceinte (/änˈsant/) is an ancient word with two meanings: pregnant, and a protected enclosure (see image attached). As we journey toward the birth of Jesus during these COVID-19 times, the devotions offer a fold in your day to reflect and restore. The daily devotions from Monday to Friday are an opportunity to stop for a few minutes in your day and share in the reflection offered by the leader. Saturday the devotions are longer and meditative in tone and will conclude with communion. We have joined with United Church in Meadowood, St. Mary’s Road, Fort Garry, Churchill Park, and Spirit Path United Churches to bring you this daily Advent reflection. This 3-5 minute video will be sent out each day until December 24.
Advent and Christmas Services:
Sermon by Phone: for those without internet, you may call in to hear worship services on your phone. Call 204 410 1384 and listen to the service from your home. For those with internet, the services will be sent out by email the same day as indicated below. You may join the “Coffee and Prayer” by phone or by internet and the link will be in the email.
December 21st Longest Night service: available now; a quiet, intimate service to bring peace to our world; have a candle to light
December 24th Christmas Eve for the whole family: available Tuesday December 22nd; listen to the familiar story told by many voices and light your candle as we sing Silent Night to end the service.
December 27th Coffee and Prayer by zoom: you can call in using a local number and talk and listen to others. This is a different phone number: 204 272 7920 using Meeting ID: 820 4988 5467 and passcode: 601757; once you hear talking, let us know who you are!Please have any donations and expenses in to the church by Sunday December 27th for this year.
Here are the readings for this Sunday December 27, 2020, the third Sunday of Advent, and the one we’re focusing on is in bold: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40.We are collecting fruit and granola bars for West Broadway Community Ministry
Scripture for the day: (Isaiah 61:10) I will sing for joy in God, explode in praise from deep in my soul!
Prayer for the week: Loving God, as we prepare for the days and season ahead, may we be open to holy moments all around us. Amen.
May blessing, peace and the knowledge that we are not alone on this journey; may God be a part of our week as we wander through our challenging days and evenings, knowing the spirit of God is part of all our experiences! May we all remember God in a way that keeps us going and be strong and be kind, loving and compassionate.
Elizabeth
Please note: because of the Provincial Health order on November 10th, the Executive decided to continue to postpone in person, indoor worship, and close the building to all user and church groups; staff will be in for specific tasks but mainly working from home; all home visits are postponed until further notice. Be safe and be well.
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