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Dear MCC,
In our Advent Devotional book, this week’s reflection prompt is: “Reflect on a time when you experienced loneliness. What Practices might help you break free from isolation? How Can you support others experiencing loneliness and isolation?”
Last night in our Advent Devotional discussion group we spoke of the meaning of togetherness. As a church family, so much of our work is to support each other and simply be present. At times we might not know what to say, but we always know how to be there.
As Christmas fast approaches, I encourage you to reach out to those you love and care about. Let’s strengthen our communities and share God’s love with all who need to be reminded that they are loved completely and unconditionally.
This week’s worship theme is “We Can’t Go Alone.” As we journey toward the second Sunday of Advent, I invite you to read this poem by Sarah Are Speed:
“When Will You Be Back?”
Yesterday I visited an old man in the hospital.
I was not the only one. We talked on the elevator ride down—
Has he gained any weight? Will he stay in that room?
Does he like the food? Has he called?
All the man wanted to know was, When will you be back?
We ask that question in a thousand different ways
every single day,
our hearts leaning over themselves,
bending to get closer to love.
We say, Text me when you’re home.
Call me when you’re free.
One more kiss!
I love you all the time.
When will you be back?
What we really mean is—
I can’t go through life alone.
Please don’t let me go through life alone.
You are loved,
Rev. Jakob
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