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Trilingual Advent Resource (English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
By Alma Perez
"Awaiting the Light: An Advent Journey through Scripture. 2024 Daily Lectionary Devotional," by Rev. Dr. Tércio B. Junker
In this booklet, “Awaiting the Light: An Advent Journey through Scripture,” you are invited to embark on this journey of preparation and anticipation.
Through the discipline of the Daily Lectionary, may our hearts be stirred with hope, our spirits be filled with peace, our lives be marked by joy, and our souls be enveloped in God’s love. May this Advent season be a time of profound spiritual renewal as we await the coming of the Light.
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Rev. Dr. Tércio B. Junker holds a Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2003. He has two master's degrees in Theology/Ecclesiastical Music (ISEDET, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1993) and Master Theology Studies – Church Music and Choral Conducting (Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN, 1999).
As a liturgist, musician, and composer, he has vast experience in ecumenical contexts in Brazil, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the US. His most important work for international organizations was his appointment as Music Director for the 10th World Council of Churches Assembly, held in Busan – South Korea, in 2013, and as a workshop facilitator at the 21st World Methodist Conference, Houston, Texas, 2016. As a Choir Conductor and producer, he recorded six choral CDs. Rev. Dr. Junker wrote several articles, book chapters, and liturgical resources and is the author of Prophetic Liturgy: Toward a Transforming Christian Praxis, PICKWICK Publications, 2014.
Alma W. Pérez serves as the Director of Hispanic/Latino Resourcing with Discipleship Ministries in Nashville, TN. Alma’s cultural sensitivity and experience with people from diverse backgrounds enrich her work with leaders throughout our worldwide church. She has a Master’s degree in Public Administration, specialization in Adult Education, and advanced studies in Education Technology. Alma is passionate about seeing people reach their potential. She loves being around young and diverse people.
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