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With the holidays in the next couple of weeks and a new baby boy coming the podcast is taking a small break…hopefully be back soon! Happy holidays and may you be blessed in the new year!

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Collect for the third Sunday of Advent

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Music for today: “Breath of Heaven” by Amy Grant.

Readings from The Book of Common Prayer, Revised Common Lectionary Advent 3: Luke 1:46-55.

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“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

John the Baptist – Matthew 3:11

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Music for today: “Seasons” by Hillsong.

Readings from The Book of Common Prayer, Revised Common Lectionary Advent: Matthew 3:1-12.

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Music for today: “Making Room (Let Every Heart)” by me.

Readings from The Book of Common Prayer, Revised Common Lectionary Advent: Isaiah 11:1-10.

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