Reflection from your Co-Pastors
Tuesday December 1, 2020

Isaiah 11: 1-10

"They will not hurt or destroy
on all my holy mountain
for the earth will be full of the knowledge of God,
as the waters cover the sea." 
(Verse 9)

Isaiah's prophecy is one of incredible transformation.  It is a time of miracle where the "the lion shall lie with the lamb," and "the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den."  There will be no harm ever again on God's Holy Mountain.  Now that is truly Good News!

As we enter into the season of Advent, how can we work toward the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy? Advent reminds us to measure the large and small decisions that we make every day by the standard of Jesus's teachings and example. We can strive for the ideal
of "filling the earth with the knowledge of God as water covers the sea," as we enter more fully into the Mystery of God's love for us. Let us be intentional in our love of God by participating each day in a small act of patience, kindness, generosity, or love, leading our lives motivated by our love of God and love of each other. In this way we are co-facilitators with Christ in ushering in the kin-dom here on earth.

As we wait and watch for the coming of Christ, may our message be one of peace & love just as was Jesus's. That's a message that can still transform the world.

Amen
Advent Calendar for this Week
For complete information on the Advent
and Christmas Services and Celebrations go to our webpage to view and print
Advent booklet discussion groups begins on Tuesday, Dec 1st.
4 weeks - Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am

Tuesday's Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82709740353
Thursday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93086048248
Four Weekly Sessions - save the link.
It will be the same link throughout December
Taize Services

Three Wednesday evenings -
6:45 p.m. on Dec 2nd, 9th and 16th

Zoom Link is the same for all three services - click here
St Paul's invitation - Weekly Sung Compline Service' on Zoom

Wednesday evenings - 8-8:30 pm. December 2, 9, 16, and 23.

Zoom link is the same for all three services - click here
Sunday Service Links
View our Nov 29th Sunday service celebrating the 1st Sunday of Advent. Here is a printed version to assist with prayer and a recording of just the homily by Pastor Jane Reina
For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com

Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal  
What are our partners in ministry here up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin