Emergent Discussion: December 2005

Soundtrack for December 18

1 comments Published Monday, December 12, 2005 by Tom.

Every Monday the soundtrack post is deleted to save some space. So get 'em while their hot.

City of Blinding Lights, U2 (Lyrics)
And Then So Clear, Brian Eno
Candle in the Dark, Medwyn Goodall
The Mystic Flame, Simon Cooper
Elysium, Hans Zimmer
Only One, Yellowcard (Lyrics)
4th of July, K-Pax Soundtrack
Message, Vangelis

Links for December 18

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Fantastic Caverns - One of Tom's favorite caves in Missouri.

Black Hole - Interesting look at how they work.

Hubble - Telescope sheds light on dark matter.

Light and Dark - Game for kids (ages 5-6)

To Us A Child Is Born (pdf) - Sermon on Isaiah 9:6, Martin Luther on December 25, 1531

For Unto Us a Child Is Born - Lyrcis and background on the song from 1850 (warning: midi starts automatically and includes funky background singing, ha!)

Bread for the World - Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. BFW Institute seeks justice for hungry people by engaging in research and education on policies related to hunger and development.

Shalom - What is it?

Sermon for December 18

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Our text for week 4 of Advent is Isaiah 9:1-7. Read it, think about it and post personal stories, thoughts you have when reading the text, information about background on the verses, how we need to reorient our lives in relation to this text, or anything you want to share.
Your input this week will shape our sermon. Spread the word about this blog to others as well and encourage their input.
Listen to Captain Picard (ok, not really) read Isaiah 9.

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Links for December 11

0 comments Published Saturday, December 10, 2005 by Tom.

Advent texts for this week
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

Images of the Prophet Isaiah
In Prayer, circa 1170's
Image On Wood
Stained Glass

Mercy & Justice Links
Angel Tree
Amnesty International
Compassion International
God's Golden Acre
Habitat for Humanity
iAbolish
IJM
Jubilee
Locks of Love
One Campaign
Poverello House
Volunteer Fresno
Volunteer Match
World Vision

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Sermon for December 11

6 comments Published Monday, December 05, 2005 by Tom.

Our text for week 3 of Advent is Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 & Luke 4:14-30.

Would appreciate your input on the text - personal stories that come to mind that I could use in the sermon, thoughts you have when reading the text, information about background on the verses, how we need to reorient our lives, or anything you want to share.
Your input this week will shape our sermon. Spread the word about this blog to others as well and encourage their input.

Listen to Captain Picard (ok, not really) read Isaiah 61 or Luke 4.

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