Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul pastors Bradley Schmeling, Javen Swanson, Lois Pallmeyer discuss the Bible readings assigned for the First Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44. The pastors provide background for each biblical reading, share their personal reactions to the lesson, and apply the reading to life experience. On this episode the pastors welcome special guest Laura Willemsen, a member of both Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and the Gloria Dei Church Council. This discussion is designed to help parishioners listen to Sunday readings with more depth and understanding. Music by Paul Friesen-Carper. Find Gloria Dei online at www.gloriadeistpaul.org. This podcast is recorded and produced at the St Paul studios of MN Podcasting, who can be found online at mnpodcasting.com. 

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