Timberline Old Town

For Advent, we’re following the guide Celebrating Abundance by Walter Brueggemann. We want to create space to sit in the tension between our illusions of abundance and the abundance of newness. Or as Brueggemann says about Advent: "Advent is preparation for the demands of newness that will break the tired patterns of fear in our lives." Advent 3: The What & The When Of The Christ Child Song: Spirit Move by Bethel Music Recognition of Souls Prayer:  We confess that we are inured to chaos, O God. We are well accustomed to fear and scarcity, and so we do not easily discern your transformative power. Make our hardened hearts supple once again, so that we might be prepared to celebrate the lord of abundance. Amen. Songs:  Beautiful Things by Gungor O Come O Come Emmanuel Revelation Song by Jesus Culture The Stand by Hillsong Readings & Commentary: John 3:1-9 Sermon by Darren Fred   Benediction: God, may we live in the mystery of Christ in us, and us in Christ, and move in Christ and have our being in