follow when he is grown

stay by the manger

our joy of Christmas

in the coming of Christ

but follow when he is grown

out into the world

share the love of Jesus

the Messiah, the Christ

God here with us

come to save us fully

to save us from ourselves

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 27, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas

&

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 26, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas

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stay by the manger

stay by the manger

our joy of Christmas

the coming of Christ

his birth in the world

stay by the manger

but stay by Jesus

follow where he leads

out into the world

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 27, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas

&

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 26, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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grow in your faith

grow in your faith

ever closer to Jesus

to the delight of God

our Savior, our Creator

grow in your faith

ever closer to Jesus

walk in his light

follow his example

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 27, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 26, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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Advent

Christmas

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follow Jesus - 2

follow his ways

the lessons of witness

his life our example

how we should live

what we study

what we discern

follow Jesus

in all that we do

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 27, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 26, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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walk beside Jesus

shine in reflection

the glow of the master

our shepherd, our master

Christ’s light to guide us

walk beside Jesus

as did the first disciples

learning from his teachings

all that he gives us

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 27, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 26, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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pray with Jesus

pray with Jesus

lifting up to God

our concerns, celebrations

our petitions, our fears

pray with Jesus

follow his example

time set apart

quiet, in relations

sure of his answer

giving God our heart

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 27, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 26, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 24, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas

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study with Jesus

listen to his lessons
the wisdom of the ages
the love of heaven
poured down on us
study with Jesus
our high priest, our savior
the light of God
given unto us


------
December 29, 2012
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)
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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
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for December 27, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
http://enumaokoro.com/
for December 26, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas
&
John 1:1-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
by Enuma Okoro
http://enumaokoro.com/
for December 25, 2012,
read December 29, 2012
Advent
Christmas Day
&
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is born
Luke 2:1-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012
“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”
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for December 24, 2012,
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Advent
Christmas


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The Faithfulness of Hannah, of Mary

Believing, grateful

acting on God’s promise

thankful, praising

God’s presence in their lives

Caring for their children

though given unto God

the faithfulness of Hannah, of Mary

lessons to us all

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

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for December 26, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm

December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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Sit with Jesus

Sit with Jesus

as Samuel did

at the feet of his master

being taught

Sit with Jesus

our High Priest, our master

to be taught

to share God’s blessing

------

December 29, 2012

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (The Message)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 27, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NIV)

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 26, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

&

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

http://enumaokoro.com/

for December 25, 2012,

read December 29, 2012

Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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Light into the Darkness

as at Creation

the Word bringing Light

Light into the darkness

God’s Word alive

in the manger

the stable bed

God’s work of redemption

coming to life

Light into the darkness

casting out the shadows

life from heaven

when Christ came to earth

------

December 29, 2012

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 25, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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Eternal Word

The Word of God

eternal, over creation

spoken into the world

to redeem all the nations

God’s Word alive

Emmanuel, God with us

the Light of God alive

placed in the manger

------

December 29, 2012

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 25, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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A victor over death

God here with us

life for all people

a victor over death

come to give us freedom

God here with us

the babe in the manger

the Word alive

come to save God’s people

------

December 29, 2012

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 25, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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A king of creation

a king for eternity

a king of creation

a king for the people

to set them free

a king of creation

a king of love

God’s love for us

written on the Word

------

December 29, 2012

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 25, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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A king is born today

Light from heaven

God, Emmanuel

a king is born today

to set God’s people free

Light from heaven

God, Emmanuel

the hope for God’s people

a king for you and me

------

December 29, 2012

John 1:1-14

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 25, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas Day

&

Isaiah 9:2-7

To Us a Child is born

Luke 2:1-20

Upper Room Disciplines for 2012

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December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

“The Word Brings Joy and Growth”

by Enuma Okoro

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for December 24, 2012,

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Advent

Christmas

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