Welcome to the Advent 2020 Issue of Grace upon Grace. In this season of waiting that is unlike any we have experienced in our lifetimes, may these words, sights, and sounds undergird your hope and point you to the One for whom we wait.
Pastoral Staff Columns
- Pastor Paul Leggett: The Gift of December 26
- Pastor Margo Walter: Waiting in the Novels of Walker Percy
- Director of Faith Formation Nick Wallwork: Advent Photo-A-Day Challenge
Family Corner
As you and your family prepare for the coming of the King, Grace upon Grace offers you these resources:
- Carol Sing
- Light Up Your Advent at Home by Emily Rishel
- Advent Photo-A-Day Challenge
- Homemade Advent Wreaths
- Gift with Grace: A Socially Conscious Holiday Gift Guide by Liz Moulthrop
Missions
- Will Denk: “The Joy of Volunteering with the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA)”
- Will Denk: “Hot Meals with Love”
- MESH Needs
Poetry and Prose
In this issue of Grace upon Grace members of the Grace Church community respond to the themes of Advent and waiting. Visit “About Grace upon Grace” below to learn about submitting for future issues.
- “In Preparation” by Sandra Duguid Gerstman, illustration by Henry Gerstman
- “Advent” by Pamela Leggett
- “Christmas Memories in New York City” by Emy Kamihara
- “Little Hands” by Barbara R. Williams-Hubbard
- “Some Things Won’t Wait” by Pat Walsh
Taste of Grace
Each issue of Grace upon Grace will feature recipes submitted by members and friends of Grace Church.
- Lemon Spongettes by Phyllis Petrie by way of Beth Leggett
- Shortbread Cookies by Susan Du Laney
- Cheddar Olive Balls by Emily Rishel
Milestones
- Paola Velandia and Daniel Wolf Receive Medical Degrees and Unite in Marriage
- We Celebrate Paul and Beth Leggett