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Dec. 8th - Tradition

12/8/2018

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Matthew 15:3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?
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Dec. 6 - Giving

12/6/2018

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2 Corinthians 9:7 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
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7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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Dec. 5th - Trust

12/5/2018

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Proverbs 3:5-6 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not rely on your own insight.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.
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Dec. 1st Word of the Day

12/1/2018

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Advent Photo Challenge

11/30/2018

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The “Advent Photo-a-Day Challenge” is a 25-day photo challenge (beginning Saturday, Dec. 1st) that challenges individuals to reflect upon one word or idea each day and take a picture that encapsulates that word, feeling, or emotion and share it with others. You may offer details with your photo if you with, but otherwise your photo with the hashtags are sufficient. This gives individuals, especially those who are visuals, an opportunity to share and participate online as we contemplate the season and draw closer to the celebration of Jesus birth. Please use the hashtag #WISAdventPhoto (upper or lower case doesn't matter), and # whatever the word of the day is. You may also check-in at Western Iowa Synod when posting on Facebook. Please feel free to also use Instagram and/or Twitter. We hope you will invite others to join us in this visio divina (sacred seeing) of sorts challenge during this season of Advent!!
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    Advent Resources

    Resources for your personal or congregational use during the season of Advent.

    - ELCA World Hunger Advent Ideas
    - Waiting For God
    ​- Christmas Story Composition for kids and families
    - Names of Jesus Advent Ornaments  
    - Hark the Glad Sound
    Luther Seminary Advent devo
    ​- Advent Devotions
    Lutheran Hour Ministries
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