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The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter
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Call and Response

Luke 1:26-38,47-55

4th Sunday in Advent - Year B

December 18, 2011

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter (UMC)

These two passages from Luke's gospel, held together, provide a way of seeing the world of Mary, the reality of Christmas, the potential for our own spiritual lives.  The first verses, 26-38, are traditionally known as the Annunciation; the second portion of scripture is known as the Magnificat.  The first is the call of God.  The second is the human response.

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The Hand of God on the Shoulder of a Troubled World

Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11

3rd Sunday of Advent - Year B

December 11, 2011

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter (UMC)

I'm going to reveal something very personal about myself here at the outset.  When I was a child, one of my favorite programs was HeeHaw.  A few of you may remember that show.  It had a lot of bluegrass and country music.  Folks were laying around in the hay, thinking about going down to the corner of town to watch the stop light turn green.  It had other characters that must have made an impression on an adolescent boy, but I won't get into that. 

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