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12/28/2014 -- Christmas 1 - "Light from Darkness"
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-36
This first Sunday after Christmas is a time of letting the light that has come into the world to begin to illuminate our souls and our lives. So that is what our hymns, readings and sermon explored this morning. We tried to understand the new life of Christ from the perspective of Simeon and the possibilities of fulfillment through our faith lives.
No PDF this week; only the audio below.
Peace to all!
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-36
This first Sunday after Christmas is a time of letting the light that has come into the world to begin to illuminate our souls and our lives. So that is what our hymns, readings and sermon explored this morning. We tried to understand the new life of Christ from the perspective of Simeon and the possibilities of fulfillment through our faith lives.
No PDF this week; only the audio below.
Peace to all!
12/24/2014 -- Christmas Eve: God Expects to Be With Us
We had a beautiful Christmas Eve service, even though it was dark, windy and pouring rain. Many people came out anyway to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. One of my favorite parts of the service is our Moravian Candle Lighting ceremony. The lights go down and the only light are the candles held up by the congregation. It is very moving.
With the candles lit, we sing "Silent Night, Holy Night".
I hope, if you weren't able to be with us this year, that you will be able to be with us next year. I have included the entire service below. If you just want to listen to the sermon, it occurs at about 46 minutes into the recording.
We had a beautiful Christmas Eve service, even though it was dark, windy and pouring rain. Many people came out anyway to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. One of my favorite parts of the service is our Moravian Candle Lighting ceremony. The lights go down and the only light are the candles held up by the congregation. It is very moving.
With the candles lit, we sing "Silent Night, Holy Night".
I hope, if you weren't able to be with us this year, that you will be able to be with us next year. I have included the entire service below. If you just want to listen to the sermon, it occurs at about 46 minutes into the recording.
12/21/14 - Advent 4: The Place of God
Scripture Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
We are on the brink of the coming of Christ and this fourth Sunday of Advent, we consider the place of God in our lives and in the life of our story.
No PDF this week. Only the audio below.
Scripture Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
We are on the brink of the coming of Christ and this fourth Sunday of Advent, we consider the place of God in our lives and in the life of our story.
No PDF this week. Only the audio below.
12/14/14 -- Advent 3: The Possibilities of God's Promises
Scripture Readings: Is 61:1-4, 8-11; Luke 1:47-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 15-28
This week, we considered the promises of God and the possibilities available in those promises, while also recognizing we never quite know what is in store for us when God is working.
PDF above; audio below.
Peace and grace to all! Pastor Seth
Scripture Readings: Is 61:1-4, 8-11; Luke 1:47-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 15-28
This week, we considered the promises of God and the possibilities available in those promises, while also recognizing we never quite know what is in store for us when God is working.
PDF above; audio below.
Peace and grace to all! Pastor Seth
12/07/14 -- Advent 2: Can We Do Anything To Prepare for the Lord?
Today we talked about Preparation and how John the Baptist and Isaiah give us some models on how to prepare a highway for the Lord into our lives and community.
PDF and audio this week!
Peace and grace to you all!
Today we talked about Preparation and how John the Baptist and Isaiah give us some models on how to prepare a highway for the Lord into our lives and community.
PDF and audio this week!
Peace and grace to you all!
11/30/14 -- Advent 1: The Presence of God
Today we begin Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, expectation. It is also a time of recognizing that we do not know how God will be present with us. So much of our faith life is defined by what we do know, but God often presents himself to us in ways we cannot know or do not understand.
That is what I love about the Christian Way. It does not shy away from darkness, the unknown. In those places, God will do a new thing.
No PDF this week. The Audio is below.
Peace and blessings to you this Advent season!
Today we begin Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, expectation. It is also a time of recognizing that we do not know how God will be present with us. So much of our faith life is defined by what we do know, but God often presents himself to us in ways we cannot know or do not understand.
That is what I love about the Christian Way. It does not shy away from darkness, the unknown. In those places, God will do a new thing.
No PDF this week. The Audio is below.
Peace and blessings to you this Advent season!
