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  The Redemption of Scrooge  Go from “Bah, Humbug!” to a Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge is a man in dire need of a second chance. Is redemption possible for such a greedy, dark, and sad character?  The Redemption of Scrooge , from  Matt Rawle ’s The Pop in Culture Series, shows us how the teachings of Jesus can be found in Dickens’ Christmas classic. From the ghosts of Christmas past, to the Life of the present, and the resurrection of Christmas future, this Advent study will “bless us every one” and reinvigorate our spiritual journeys as we look at this familiar story through the lens of faith.   (** From the Cokesbury.com website) This 4-session Advent Study will be led by Dena and Parker Smith. The group will meet online via Zoom on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. The first session will be Tuesday, November 26. Interested? Email or speak to Dena , especially if you’d like to order a book through the church. You can also o...

Alphabet of Gratitude is a resource for a daily reflection on gratitude. Beginning Sunday, November 3 through Thanksgiving Day (November 28) we will post three social media images on our  Facebook page   each day. The first image gives the definition for the word of the day and a question for reflection. The second image gives a quote that connects with the word, and the third image is a Bible verse. This gratitude practice takes you through the letters of the alphabet and guides you through a different word and question for reflection each day. The words are designed to expand your vocabulary of gratitude. May you be blessed with a deeper sense of gratitude in this season of Thanksgiving!  Download and print  the entire alphabet booklet for reading offline. Alphabet of Gratitude is a product of  Vibrant Church Communications .