Monday Nov 25: Isaiah 43:1-7
Tuesday Nov. 26: Isaiah 43:8—13
Wednesday Nov. 27: Isaiah 43:14-21
Thursday Nov. 28: Psalm 25:1-10
Friday Nov. 29: Psalm 25:11-22
Saturday Nov. 30: Luke 1:5-25
Sunday Dec. 1: Luke 1:26-38

Happy New Year! The church begins a new year December 1 with the start of Advent. We turn to passages in Isaiah, where, after long exile, God promises comfort for his people. Phrases from these passages echo in our music and our hearts. How does this word of hope touch your need? The Psalmist prays in trust and dedication, asking forgiveness and protection. And, starting a year with Luke, we read of Elizabeth and Mary, old and young, each chosen to be part of God’s work. Truly, God is doing a new thing.