Category: Advent 2023
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December 15 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer: Desiree Willett Ministry: LDUMC Technical Specialist Scripture: Psalm 23:4 My heart dropped out of my chest when I heard the Doctor say the words ‘stage 4′. My head was spinning. He kept talking about treatment and testing, and I was still reeling. What did metastatic even mean? How could this be happening? We don’t…
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December 14 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer: Jim Hull Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29 When I was getting ready to graduate from High school and considering what to do with my life, I was interested in police work and teaching; I was drawn to a career in service. My parents’ house was only two miles from Jackson Community College. During an interview with…
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December 13 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer’s Name: Rick Elliott Writer’s Ministry or Association with Lake Deaton (if applicable): Worship Scripture: John 14:1-4 Walking with the Lord has been one of the best journeys I could ever imagine. He created a beautiful place for us to live, filled with beauty and wonder. I enjoy that beauty by taking daily walks around the neighborhood. …
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December 12 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer: Jan McCoy Ministry: Director, “Sonrise” Respite program; Chancel Choir Scripture: James 1:17-18 The Sonrise dementia respite program continues to flourish as we serve those in our congregation and our community living with memory loss. The stress on the caregivers can sometimes be debilitating, and we offer a break for those who care for their…
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December 11 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer’s Name: Kathy Schroeder Writer’s Ministry: Lay Leader Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8 “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” My career was in the field of Information Technology. Towards the latter part of my career,…
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December 10 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer: Arlyn Willett Ministry: Worship Arts Leader Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9 I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love. I will praise the Lord for all he has done. I will rejoice in his great goodness to Israel, which he has granted according to his mercy and love. He said, “They are my very own people.…
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December 9 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer’s Name: LuAnn Gilbert Writer’s Ministry: Wildwood Schools Connect Scripture: John 3:16 Jesus was born into the world so we can become born again through faith in Him. Because Christmas happened, we know that God Loves graciously, welcomes freely, shows saving mercy, and acts redemptively. Looking in the rear-view mirror of life, I can now…
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December 8 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer: Scot Trumbull Ministry: Celebrate Praise Band, Journeymen Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2: But now, O Israel, the Lord who created you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you…
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December 7 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer: Debbie Hoover Ministry: VIP Connection Table, Connecting Ministry Team Scripture: Psalms 37:23-24 In the last 20 years, God opened doors for me to engage in various ministry opportunities in the US and overseas. I had the opportunity to participate daily in world-changing events. Now I am in The Villages. What’s next? How can I…
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December 6 – Promises: An Advent Devotional
Writer: Diane Hull Scripture: Luke 6:46-49 “My Grandfather was a Methodist Preacher, and my Dad almost became a preacher too,” I remember telling someone, trying to impress them with my religious DNA. What I didn’t share was my considerable over-exposure and deep dive into the occult, new age, tarot, astrology, astral projection, numerology, Eastern religions,…