First Lutheran Church Columbia Heights MN

Advent 2023 Day 29 - Chapter 10 with Rachel and Jill

Today is our final discussion for the season and the book. Rachel and I discuss chapter 10 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to go back and read it for yourself. Instead of Advent music tomorrow, play some Christmas music or hear some at church tonight. Even though things are still tough in this world, our king has come and we must celebrate!

Advent 2023 Day 28 - Luke 2:19-23

Where is Jesus' home? We hear about his early life in Matthew 2:19-23 and prepare to discuss its implications tomorrow.

Advent 2023 Day 27 - Celebration Music

Jesus' birth is nigh! Listen with joy to this arrangement of Ding Dong! Merrily on High! arr. by Parks, performed by Jeffrey Patry, Director of Music Ministries on organ.

Advent 2023 Day 26 - Chapter 9 with Jill and Rachel

Join Rachel and me as we discuss chapter 9 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

Advent 2023 Day 25 - Luke 2:13-18

How did Jesus' entrance into the world affect those in power? We hear a horror story in Matthew 2:13-18.

Advent 2023 Day 24 - Music Relfection

Enjoy another performance by our small bell ensemble playing "The First Noel", directed by Drew Stolba.

Advent 2023 Day 23 - Chapter 8 with Jill and Rachel

Today Rachel and I discuss chapter 8 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

Advent 2023 Day 22 - Matthew 2:1-12

How did King Herod affect the story of Jesus' birth? His influence is recorded in Matthew 2:1-12.

Advent 2023 Day 21- Music Reflection

Listen intently to this arrangement of "O Holy Night" performed by Jennifer Thomas on Violin and Jeffrey Patry on Piano.

Advent 2023 Day 20 - Chapter 7 with Jill and Rachel

Listen to our discussion of chapter 7 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.