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In this devotion, Wade Wacholz ’17 M.Div., wonders about the many ways God’s word is among us. Read today’s God Pause.

When. Wednesday, December 18, 10 a.m.
Where. Chapel Lobby and Dining Area, OCC
Who. Everyone is invited—students, staff, and faculty
What. Gathering for Cocoa, Cider, Coffee, and Treats | Do-It-Yourself Nativity | Community Lunch | Carol Singing
We invite you to join us for fellowship and snacks, some light-hearted fun participating in or watching colleagues as we recreate a completely unique nativity, a community meal, the singing of carols, and celebrating coworkers who have reached various milestones.

• Treats. Bring a dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies, bars, or other treats to share.
• DIY Nativity. Join the frivolity
• Lunch. Join us for a delicious community meal
• Music. Interested in providing accompaniment for carol singing? Check here and we will reach out.
• Milestones. Sharing annual employee recognition toward the end of lunch

Staff and faculty, please take a few moments to complete the staff-faculty version of the Marketing and Communications pocket survey. A similar version was shared recently with students, and the Marketing and Communications team has asked for feedback from the entire community. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey. Your responses are confidential and anonymous. The survey is open until Wednesday, December 18.

In this devotion, Richard Nysse, professor of Old Testament emeritus, asks us to think what it would be like to move away from accumulation toward limitless service. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Richard Nysse, professor of Old Testament emeritus, exhorts us to heed the words of John the Baptist. Read today’s God Pause.

From the Luther Seminary library’s Advent and Christmas resources, here is Google book link to many of Augustine’s sermons on the incarnation for Christmas reading. And here is his famous “On the Incarnation” with a fine introduction by C. S. Lewis.