Open Advent Window 4 – A Census December 4, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Government – interfering with our lives Reflection by David Jeanneret (aka Baloo) The following clip is probably suitable for any children old enough to be scanning this on their own phone. But parents may want to pre-watch it before showing it to younger children … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 3 – Joseph and Gabriel December 3, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments As Sense of Purpose Reflection by David Jeanneret (aka Baloo) Today’s window shows the Angel Gabriel appearing to Joseph in a dream. Joseph was engaged to marry Mary … and she was pregnant. How exciting for them, BUT Joseph knew he wasn’t the father. It was scandalous, outrageous! … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 2 – Mary and Gabriel December 2, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Say “Yes!” to Advent-ure Reflection by David Jeanneret (aka Baloo) Life feels pretty tough at the moment. We have popped out of Lockdown in to Tier 3! Many of us might be lonely – missing our friends and family, or afraid of what this uncertainty is bringing. … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 1 – Advent Candle December 1, 2020 (updated November 28, 2024) | By 167thcubs | 0 Comments Advent Wreaths Reflection by Adrian Rogers (aka Colonel Hathi) On each of the Sundays in Advent, many churches and households light a candle in an advent wreath of 5 candles – one for each Sunday and one for Christmas Day. Advent, like Christmas, is a season of expectation, celebration, and hope, connected to the birth of the prophesied Messiah and the promise of Christ’s subsequent ministry. … Continue reading