The first Sunday of Advent arrives this coming Sunday 12/2.  This year’s theme at Sardis is Different Voices  One of the great advantages of reading our Scriptures is that the stories introduce us to diverse characters who glimpse pieces and moments of God’s intended world. They come from all backgrounds and experiences, and yet they find commonality in God: a force that calls them, molds them, affirms them, empowers them, and uses their gifts in extraordinary ways. When we hear their stories, we learn that God can (and does, and will!) use us,......

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