This fall we will be "Steeping In" to the Narrative Lectionary.  ​

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Sunday, October 13th

God Answers Hannah

Luke 1:46-55 (First Nations Version)

1 Samuel 1:1-20 (Redacted) 

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​Bitter Tears (Mary) said:

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“From deep in my heart I dance with joy to honor the Great Spirit.  Even though I am small and weak, he noticed me.  Now I will be looked up to by all.  The Mighty One has lifted me up!  His name is sacred.  He is the Great and Holy One.”

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Her face seemed to shine as she continued.

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“He shows kindness and pity to both children and elders who respect him.  His strong arm has brought low the ones who think they are better than others.  He counts coup with arrogant warrior chiefs but puts a headdress of honor on the ones with humble hearts.”

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She smiled, looked up to the sky, and shouted for joy!

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“He prepares a great feast for the ones who are hungry, but sends the fat ones home with empty bellies.   He has been kind to the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) who walk in his ways, for he has remembered the ancient promises he made to our ancestors – to Father of Many Nations (Abraham) and his descendants.”

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