by Shelly | Dec 20, 2024 | Sermons
Blessed among Women Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s...
by Shelly | Dec 13, 2024 | Sermons
Prepare your hearts for the Lord Christ’s presence in our midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the God in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one “more powerful” than John, even with a winnowing...
by Shelly | Dec 6, 2024 | Announcements
Prepare your hearts for the Lord All are invited into a simple gathering around food and thoughtful refection Wednesday evenings to prepare our hearts to celebrate Christ’s coming at Christmas. 6:00 A potluck supper of soup and bread in the Fireside Room 7:00 ...
by Shelly | Dec 6, 2024 | Sermons
Prepare your hearts for the Lord Forerunners and messengers advance the advent of our God. While John the baptizer’s voice in the wilderness may be the principal focus of the day, Malachi’s prophecy could as easily herald the coming Christ as forerunner of the Lord of...
by Shelly | Jan 6, 2023 | Sermons
Light in obscurity The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people. Like the light of the star...