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Good morning. This is Rev. Chuck Currie from Parkrose Community United Church of Christ with an update for Wednesday, November, 26th.
Our lectionary reading this morning is:
Psalm 28 Of David.
1To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, do not refuse to hear me, for if you are silent to me, I shall be like those who go down to the Pit.
2Hear the voice of my supplication, as I cry to you for help, as I lift up my hands
towards your most holy sanctuary.*
3Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who are workers of evil, who speak peace with their neighbours, while mischief is in their hearts.
4Repay them according to their work, and according to the evil of their deeds; repay them according to the work of their hands; render them their due reward.
5Because they do not regard the works of the LORD, or the work of his hands, he will break them down and build them up no more.
6Blessed be the LORD, for he has heard the sound of my pleadings.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
8The LORD is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
9O save your people, and bless your heritage; be their shepherd, and carry them for ever.
We hear in this reading a lament from the Psalmist who fears God will never hear their cry. But God does and works against great odds to establish God’s justice. This is a Psalm of Thanksgiving an it is appropriate that we hear it this Thanksgiving Week as we pause and remember all the great gifts we have been given.
This Sunday – November 30th – is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation when we wait for the birth of Jesus. It is a time when we can reflect, pray and rejoice in what is to come.
During worship on Sunday we will light the first Advent candle and celebrate Holy Communion. 'No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome' at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ.
Our worship service begin at 10 am. More information can be found by calling 503-253-5457 or visiting www.parkroseucc.org.
Bring your dogs, cats and other little critters on Sunday, October 12th for our semi-annual Blessing of the Animals. Pets are important parts of family life for many and so we will pause this Sunday to remember these special gifts from God and to remember and give thanks as well for pets that we have lost. The grief that comes with losing a pet can be just as profound as with losing a human companion. This service will also give us the opportunity to reflect theologically on what it means to be stewards over all God’s creation. Please remember to keep your pets on a leash or in a kennel during the service. 
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