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2nd Sunday in Advent

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 28, 2010

Sunday, December 05
Peace…strength to hold on.

If peace were to show up at your door, what would it look like?

Putting into practice the way of peace will manifest peace in our lives and the world.  We will find peace with God, peace with others and peace in our actions – from home to communal life, and far beyond.  We will experience a deep, abiding sense within that we know our purpose and that by God’s grace we will live into God’s dreams for us.  Often we seek material things to bring us peace, but in seeking Christ, we actually find it.  This Christmas keep Jesus as the main character.

More about Advent (click here).

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1st Sunday in Advent

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 21, 2010

Sunday, November 28
Hope…next year, things will be different.

What is your deepest hope this Christmas?

If we truly want a life-giving Christmas, drawing closer to God needs to take priority over any material desire on this year’s wish list.  In this first week of Advent we focus on living into eternal hope, carrying that hope for others, knowing that no matter what we go through, we are never alone.  God will break through our circumstances and shed light.

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Advent 2010

By Rev. Judith Maynard on November 14, 2010

Christmas is a season that is filled with joy and excitement.  In the midst of all the craziness of shopping, parties, cooking, and family visits it is easy we can go through the season and miss out on the experience we had hoped for.

This Advent we invite you to a life-giving Christmas – and to focus on the real, the authentic the things that really matter and the true gift of the season – life.  Not just any life, a meaningful life from a very part of God – God’s own son.  Hope, peace, joy and love are not just candles to be lit around an advent wreath.  They are facets of a living Christ to be ignited in our lives and our communities.

This Christmas invest in yourself and refuel for the New Year ahead as you journey with us through these Advent days.

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Words from the Pastor

By Rev. Judith Maynard on October 2, 2010

Pastor JudyMany thanks for all of you who serve so faithfully in ministry. We depend so much on volunteers at MCCA and your service makes us such a great faith community.

Please continue to keep in prayer those who are ill and facing challenges. Our prayers together make a difference.

I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday. Come and hear a story about a young shepherd boy named David who faced a giant and by using his resources came out victorious!

God bless you and your loved ones.

Pastor Judy

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Letter from the Pastor

By Rev. Judith Maynard on September 30, 2010

Brazos

Autumn is in the air – the weather is slowly changing with cooler nights and the change of the leaves. Many of us mourn the end of summer – but like so many things in life, change can be good.

This past weekend I had the joy of a few days vacation near Chama – in a cozy log cabin on top of Brazos Mountain. The deer would come right up to the cabin – looking at me with trustful eyes. I responded with granola and healthy grain bread. A chipmunk came up one morning and ate some of the breakfast I had prepared!

DeerThe cold nights offered us the opportunity to light a fire. There was no television, cell phone was out of range, and no Internet connection. A blessed time away – and in the quiet I felt myself wrapped in a blanket of God’s love and care.

Change can be good thing when we don’t resist that which is inevitable. Embrace each moment and give God thanks for the beauty of your surroundings. Trust that all will be well in due time.

Pastor Judy
September 30, 2010

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