A prayer by Bishop Robert Schnase of the Rio Texas Annual Conference, leading The United Methodist Church in “Praying Our Way Forward” for the week of December 17-23, 2017.
This week we pray the Advent Psalm 126 from the United Methodist Hymnal (1989). If you are praying in a small group or family setting, please pray responsively and include the Response at the bottom of this post.
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;(Response)
then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us;
we are glad. (Response)
4 Restore our fortunes, 0 Lord,
like the watercourses of the Negeb!
5 May those who sow in tears
reap with shouts of joy!
6 Those who go forth weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
carrying their sheaves. (Response)
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Wesley hymn devotions for Christmas
Music is a wonderful part of the Advent and Christmas seasons. Reflect on the real “Reason for the Season” with these devotions based on hymns written by Charles Wesley.
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Reading and singing the hymns of Charles Wesley are wonderful ways to come into the presence of Christ.
Wesley hymn devotions for Advent and Christmas
Music is a wonderful part of the Christmas and Advent seasons. Charles Wesley, one of Methodism's founders, wrote several hymns for Advent and Christmas. Some we know and others are less familiar.
These devotions draw on the hymns of Charles Wesley to help us reflect upon the miracle of Christmas, when “the Word became flesh and lived among us” (John 1:14, NRSV).
“Born to set thy people free:” A Christmas hymn devotion
Charles Wesley’s Advent song “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” is a prayer for Jesus to come into history, into our lives, and into our world. Devotion 1 of 4. Read More
“And God himself is born:” A Christmas hymn devotion
How is Jesus both fully God and fully human? Charles Wesley explains the mystery of the incarnation in beautiful poems for Advent and Christmas. Devotion 2 of 4. Read More
“Glory to the newborn King!” A Christmas hymn devotion
Charles Wesley’s popular carol, “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” teaches that God’s love and grace are available to all people everywhere. Devotion 3 of 4. Read More
“Peace upon earth be restored!” A Christmas hymn devotion
A lesser-known Charles Wesley song teaches us the peace we desire in a world of division is experienced only when we allow Christmas to happen within us. Devotion 4 of 4. Read More
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"New quiz on Christmas" United Methodist Now: The United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
As Advent winds down, we focus on Christmastime and the birth of Our Savior. How many questions about Christmas can you answer correctly?
Take quiz
Music is a wonderful part of the Advent and Christmas seasons. Reflect on the real “Reason for the Season” with these devotions based on hymns written by Charles Wesley.
Reading and singing the hymns of Charles Wesley are wonderful ways to come into the presence of Christ.
Wesley hymn devotions for Advent and Christmas
Music is a wonderful part of the Christmas and Advent seasons. Charles Wesley, one of Methodism's founders, wrote several hymns for Advent and Christmas. Some we know and others are less familiar.
These devotions draw on the hymns of Charles Wesley to help us reflect upon the miracle of Christmas, when “the Word became flesh and lived among us” (John 1:14, NRSV).
Charles Wesley’s Advent song “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” is a prayer for Jesus to come into history, into our lives, and into our world. Devotion 1 of 4. Read More
How is Jesus both fully God and fully human? Charles Wesley explains the mystery of the incarnation in beautiful poems for Advent and Christmas. Devotion 2 of 4. Read More
Charles Wesley’s popular carol, “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” teaches that God’s love and grace are available to all people everywhere. Devotion 3 of 4. Read More
A lesser-known Charles Wesley song teaches us the peace we desire in a world of division is experienced only when we allow Christmas to happen within us. Devotion 4 of 4. Read More
Read more +
Many United Methodists display Nativity scenes in their homes. Take a moment to consider the special meaning behind each piece.
Take a new look +
Congregations across the globe celebrate Christmas with their own customs and cultures. Take a photo tour to see what the holiday is like in a variety of countries.
Explore the world
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