Welcome to the first episode of New Hope Church's Advent Prayer podcast. We're happy you could join us and the rest of our church family for this exciting season. Every weekday, beginning November 29 until December 23, you'll find a new prayer and reflection written and hosted by a member of our congregation. You'll also hear scripture readings from New Hope families. Be sure to follow this podcast so you'll be notified when a new episode is available.

We cherish this time of year where the church across the globe anticipates celebrating the birth of Christ. Advent creates space within the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to reflect on the grace and miracle of Jesus’ birth, and connect with what it means for us today.

Today's episode is hosted by New Hope's Prayer Pastor in Residence, Jess Anders. Our scripture reader is Jerry Entenman and the passage is Isaiah 61:1-3. If you'd like to follow along you'll find a transcript is available at newhopepdx.org/advent