Eureka First United Methodist Church

12/21/2024

Advent devotion for Dec 21 -

An Alphabet of Joy Here are my favorite things about Eureka First that have brought me joy in the past year: A: The Advent Tea and Angel Tree. Both bring joy to so many. B: The Bella Norte Bells (playing again!) and the Brads (Johnson and Mettam) we miss so much. C: Christmas cookie plates and our C...

12/20/2024

Advent devotion for Dec 20 -

God says, “I am about to do a new thing” in Isaiah 43:19. And I am ready for it! But while we wait for God’s New Creation, we can still take joy from this old creation. If you’re not feeling the joy this Christmas, get out in the forest. The first December I was here, I was running in the Su...

12/19/2024

Advent devotion for Dec 19 -

The Prophet Isaiah says: The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LO...

12/18/2024

Advent devotion for Dec 18 -

So, there is Joy in the presence of God. And to be in God’s presence, to live in Joy, you don’t have to spend all your time in church or on your knees in prayer. We can be in God’s presence anytime. Abbot Marmion once said, "Joy is the echo of God's life in us." So, we are in the presence of G...

12/17/2024

Advent devotion for Dec 17 -

In yesterday’s devotion, I quoted C.S. Lewis saying, “Joy is never in our power.” What that means for me is that I can’t plan it, purchase it, or produce it. At Christmastime, parents and grandparents are especially guilty of trying. “If I just find the perfect tree or the perfect gift or ...

12/17/2024

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12/16/2024

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12/15/2024

Dan Dionne's Advent devotion for Dec 14 -

12/13/2024

Dan Dionne's Advent devotion for Dec 13 -

12/12/2024

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12/11/2024

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12/10/2024

Advent devotion for Dec 10 -