Christmas
Readings from the Scriptures (CEB) Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 15 The people were filled with expectation, and everyone wondered whether John might be the Christ. 16 John replied to them all, “I baptize you with water, but the one who is more powerful than me is coming. I’m not worthy to loosen the strap of his sandals. He will…
Readings from the Scriptures (CEB) Matthew 2:1-15 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” 3 When King…
Readings from the Scriptures (CEB) Luke 1: 46-57 21 When eight days had passed, Jesus’ parents circumcised him and gave him the name Jesus. This was the name given to him by the angel before he was conceived. 22 When the time came for their ritual cleansing, in accordance with the Law from Moses, they brought Jesus up…
Luke 2:1-7 In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. 2 This first enrollment occurred when Quirinius governed Syria. 3 Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. 4 Since Joseph belonged to David’s house and family line, he went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to David’s…
Scripture Reading Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” 3 When King Herod heard…
We have published a recording of todays carol sing. We apologize for the quality of the sing-along part of the service. We experienced some technical difficulties that we were unable to resolve for the recording.
For tonight, you’ll want to have ready your elements for communion (something to eat, something to drink), as well as a candle that you can light at the end of service.
Our two Christmas Eve services are a little different– the first being the one where we tap into thatChristmas joy from our childhood and celebrate withcarols like Joy to the World and Hark the HeraldAngels Sing – a big boisterous celebration. And oursecond service is a little quieter – as I imagine thequiet descending on…
Luke 1:39-56 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry,…
WE GATHER IN GOD’S HOPEVU: Voices United MV: More Voices Welcome & Announcements Lighting our Advent Wreath – JoyOne: The Advent wreath is a sign that we await the light of Christ in our lives. Over the last year, people around the world have struggled with the pandemic and understand just how dim the light…