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WUMFSA Devotionals for Advent to Epiphany, 2003 - 2004 Introduction
Daily Devotional Readings for
Advent and Epiphany 2004-2005 Wisconsin Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action These pages are available on the web site of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action (www.wisconsinumc.org/mfsa). You are encouraged to download these materials for distribution locally to interested persons and groups in your community. If you want a paper copy, send your request with $4 for printing and postage to the editors, Myron and Margaret Talcott, 6754 Raymond Rd. #214, Madison, WI 53719. Note: this material is copyrighted so anyone wishing to use it in a for-sale publication needs to request permission to do so. Contact the editors at the address above. Theme for Advent-Epiphany, 2004-2005 "See, I am making all things new." The two seasons are joined because we believe Writers Writers: Janet Ellinger, Elaine Weidemann, Thad Rutter, John Sumwalt, Mark Bromley, Peter Cardinal, Sandra Gaylord, Myron Talcott, Tina Lang. Editors: Myron and Margaret Talcott
Scripture Week One - Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Matthew 24:36-44; Romans 13:11-14 Week Two - Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Matthew 3:1-12; Romans 15:4-13 Week Three - Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 1:47-55; Matthew 11:2-11; James 5:7-10 Week Four - Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:1-7 Week Five - Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Matthew 2:13-23; Hebrews 2:10-18 Week Six - Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Matthew 2:1-12; Ephesians 3:1-12 Perspective In a world torn by wars and other suffering often beyond our imagination and a nation and a Church torn by differences seemingly beyond repair, it is difficult to maintain our hope, nourish our faith, and deepen our love. Advent-Epiphany invites us to expect and to prepare for God to "make something new" in our personal lives, in our church and community relationships and in our actions as citizens of our nation and the whole world.
Questions which may lead us to Reflect - Pray - Study - Act - Reflect - Pray etc.! Where do we see God's new things in our lives and our world today? Which peoples and powers receive and affirm God's activity? What peoples and powers ignore or oppose God's activity? How do individual & group decisions make a difference?
If you are interested in being a writer for our 2005-2006 Devotions (Lectionary Year B) please contact Myron Talcott (myrontalcott@tds.net). Ideas for themes are also very welcome. |