Save the dates/ VC National Prayer & Fast 2023
From Vineyard Canada
For the past 8 years, we have stepped into each new year as a Canadian Vineyard family by engaging in a National Fast. These have been rich times of prayer and connection as we carve out space to wait and listen to the Spirit in preparation for all that is before us.
We love the imagery that came a few years back that as we collectively turn our hearts and minds toward God and His spirit, it is like a vast array of solar panels moving in unison as the sun arcs across the sky. We soak up His light, His warmth and in turn receive the power to keep moving forward during uncertain and fearful times.
Our fast will begin on January 9th and will end on January 18th. Mark your calendars as we look forward to collectively setting our compass for 2023.
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Holy Saturday: The Great Sabbath By Erika Kobewka
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It is hard to believe that another year has flown by and it is time to engage in our annual time of fasting and prayer. Over the next 10 days, starting January on 9th, we want to carve out space and time to lean into a posture of listening and responding to the Spirit of Christ as we worship, wait, listen and pray together.
I'm thankful I was asked to write on the Advent week that celebrates Love. I love Advent in part because my husband Jon and I celebrate it each year with our kids Elena and Atticus. Atticus' birthday is Dec 16. Most years we read Advent readings on either side of Atticus’s birthday and the kids open one more box in their advent calendars.
First Sunday of Advent – PEACE
Third Sunday of Advent – JOY
There is a good reason why the Advent season begins with the theme of hope. Deep at the beating heart of the Christian faith stands an undeniable, enduring, everlasting hope.
Photos of the Serpentine River with James and Rod
