Date: December 11, 2011
Liturgical Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent
RCL Scripture: Psalm 126; Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
Sermon Title: Joy
Knox Presbyterian [audio:https://wordsfromthemiddle.ca/wp-content/uploads/111211_-_Knox.mp3|titles=Joy]
St. Mark’s Presbyterian [audio:https://wordsfromthemiddle.ca/wp-content/uploads/111211_-_St_Marks1.mp3|titles=Joy]
Sorry for the delay but some times things just happen.
Blessings,
Barry
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