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Podcast: West End UMC Podcast Audio Podcast
Episode: The Joy of the Lord
Description: This is the third Sunday in Advent, and our theme for the season is “Messages of Hope,” during which we are hearing some messages from the ancient prophets. Today’s message is from Zephaniah. The candle we light today is the pink one, symbolizing joy. In this season we experience a lot of joy with Christmas cards, gifts, and such, but, in contrast, during Advent we are waiting, preparing for the final return of Christ into the world. Through Advent we name the difference between what is and what shall be. Advent is a period of joy, not necessarily happiness. Joy is...