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    Waiting for Jesus
    Waiting for Jesus
    Waiting for Jesus
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    Waiting for Jesus

    By Ida Beth Geschke and Edna E. Reyna

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    Advent can and should be so much more than a countdown to Christmas. In Waiting for Jesus, Ida Beth Geschke shares reflections on the themes of Advent and suggests ways you can create a personal and lasting observance of the Advent season.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateOct 1, 2016
    ISBN9780692760406
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      Waiting for Jesus - Ida Beth Geschke

      Waiting for Jesus

      All rights reserved.

      Copyright © 2016 by Ida Beth Geschke

      Jacket design and interior photographs by Edna E. Reyna Photography used with permission.

      This book may not be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in whole or in part by any means, including graphic, electronic, or mechanical without the express written consent of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      County Road Publishing

      Alvin, Texas

      ISBN: 978-0-692-76040-6

      In memory of my father, L. C. Larry Geschke, and in honor of my mother, Nancy Sory Geschke. They taught me to value creativity and service, and I am immeasurably grateful.

      Wait for the Lord;

      be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

      Psalm 27:14

      Contents

      Preface

      Suggestions for Using This Book

      What is Advent?

      Your Advent Wreath

      Lighting the Candles

      Making Your Advent Observance Personal

      Advent in Action

      The Themes of Advent

      The First Week of Advent: Hope

      The Second Week of Advent: Peace

      The Third Week of Advent: Joy

      The Fourth Week of Advent: Love

      Christmas Eve and Beyond

      Alternate Themes

      Stillness

      Creativity

      Tolerance

      Service

      Acknowledgements

      Bibliography

      Preface

      I am not a Bible scholar or a minister. Technically, I’m not even a church member, though I worship with a precious congregation where I am welcomed, included, and encouraged in every way. I am a pilgrim of sorts, on my way to a greater, grander place but keenly aware that what I do between here and there matters an awful lot. I was in my 50s before I was introduced to the celebration of Advent. I had heard of Advent as a child, but only in the sense that

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