Advent II: Lost, Least, Little

Nelson Boschman, with Rebecca deBoer and Ivan Van Spronsen (December 4, 2011)

Texts: Isaiah 11:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Film clips watched:
La Dolce Vita (1960, d. Federico Fellini) – 1:43-4:33, with reflection by Frederick Buechner entitled, "Face in the Sky".
It's a Wonderful Life (1946, d. Frank Capra) – 1:24:26-1:36:16, with reflection by Ron Reed.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, d. Peter Jackson) – 1:40:49-1:45:29.

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Advent I: A Holy, Dirty Glory

Lance Odegard with Jeremy Vis (November 27, 2011)

Text: John 1:14-18

Image links:
Shannon Newby, Incarne.

William Kurelek, A Northern Nativity.
Rembrandt, The Annunciation.
Orthodox Nativity Icon.
Geertgen tot Sint Janz, The Nativity at Night.

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