Beloveds, a friend shared this version of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” with me recently- and I felt I needed to share it with you, in light of what we are experiencing in the city of Chicago and hearing from the people in Palestine.

Beloveds, there are some profound images that are being shared from Bethlehem. I am sure some of you have seen this image of the Manger at Christmas Lutheran Church Bethlehem shared by Reverend Munther Isaac who lives in Palestine. Rev. Isaac shares,

Yep, it is December 1st today! The first day of the last month in 2023 and that means we are preparing for the season of preparation! LOL! I know- I am just having fun with words today but in all seriousness we are almost into the season of Advent and as we have been doing for several years now- our Advent Worship series is adapted from the series produced by Worship Design Studio, titled, ‘The Gift of Being Present.’