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December 22, 2017

Community of Light

Kathy K. Norman (Alabama)

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The true light that gives light to everyone 
was coming into the world. - John 1:9 (NIV)

It was the fourth Sunday night of Advent. We heard the wind whistling around the building as the congregation stood passing the flame from candle to candle in the stillness of the church sanctuary. We formed a quiet procession as we exited the building and headed toward our youth group’s...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus into our world to illuminate all the shadows in our lives. Help us to share your love with others today. Amen.
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1 John 1:5-9

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