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“Crying Out in the Wilderness”
Luke 3:1-6

It was the Sunday after Christmas at St John’s United Church. Reverend Smith was looking at the nativity scene prior to packing away the figures when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing.

Immediately, Reverend Smith turned towards the manse in order to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Harry with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of the little infant, Jesus. (more…)

Joy and Hope in the Advent Season
Romans 15:4-13

Christmas is coming! Can you feel it? Decorations are appearing on and in homes everywhere. Stores are getting harder to move around because of all the people out shopping, it’s a busy, yet wonderful time of year. And it even looks like we may even have ourselves a white Christmas this year! It seems like everyone is just a little more into the Christmas spirit this year. I think it’s because of the snow, it makes the nights and lights seem so much brighter, helping us in the anticipation of Christmas. (more…)