December 9 and 10, 2017 - Second Sunday of Advent

A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Isaiah 40: 3-5

The season of Advent is about preparing our hearts for the Lord. Through the wilderness experiences, twists and turns, mountains, valleys and plains that we experience and witness in the lives of those we serve, the Glory of the Lord is being revealed. The work that God has given us provides unique opportunities to give witness to the glory of God being revealed to and through some of the most vulnerable members of society. As we prepare our hearts for the Lord who was sent as a gift to all people, to change us and our lives forever, may we give thanks to God. Give thanks for the gift of our organization, residents, and families where the glory of God transforms us and changes our lives forever. 

Holy Spirit, open our eyes in communion with the whole world that we may see your glory not only when we celebrate Christmas, but in the day in day out of our everyday lives. Amen. 

Pastor Julie Stumpf is Director of Spiritual Care at Paul’s Run Retirement Community