This has been a LONG year! As daylight saving time was ending a couple of weeks ago, I saw someone suggest that we set our clocks forward—all the way ahead to 2021! Well, I have some good news for you. There is a centuries old tradition in the Christian church that the new year starts on the 1st Sunday in Advent, which is TODAY! So WOOHOO! Happy New Year, everyone! Today we are invited to start the new year on the right foot. It starts with turning to God to restore us, get us back on track, to shine upon us, and light the way. We’ll start with two readings from the Bible, Psalm 80 and Mark 13. I’ll leave you with at least three takeaways. And I’ll even throw in a story about the time Brenda and I committed voter fraud back in 1996. First, let’s pray…
Restore us, Yahweh, God of the Angel Armies; shine your face upon us that we may be saved. Amen.
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