Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 A big part of the advent season is based on getting ready, being prepared, getting our hearts right. But there is SO much to do, so much that we expect to happen that it …
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 A big part of the advent season is based on getting ready, being prepared, getting our hearts right. But there is SO much to do, so much that we expect to happen that it …
Scripture – Isaiah 40: 1-5, 28-32 Theme: When some are wishing one another “Merry Christmas!” or “Happy Holidays!” others in our society see this season as being filled with pain and loss. Many in our midst have suffered from devastating …
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2021 Scripture reading: Luke 1: 39-55 I just love this time of year, don’t you? I love the decorations, the music, the holiday activities, the slightly chilly weather, the lights, all of it. I …
Scripture – Jeremiah 1:5 Theme: When my older relatives would forget my name, I would just tell them to call me “Carl” (which was a very common name in my mom’s family). It was a running joke I had with …
Scripture – 1st Samuel 9:1 – 10:8 Theme: When the people of Israel demanded a king “so they could be like other nations,” God told Samuel to give them a king. Then God led Samuel to Saul: a tall, handsome, …
2nd Sunday of Advent December 5, 2021 Scripture reading – Luke 3: 1-18 In the ancient days of kings and kingdoms, there was always a threat that came from outside. Insider threats were also a problem, but it was the unknown that …