Cantata: Christmas Dreams By Heather Sorenson & Joseph Martin Orchestration by Brant Adams Candle: Joy
Matthew 1: 18-25 Loving Joy: When we act in love, the presence of God is born into this world. Love leads to joy. Candle: Love
Luke 1: 26-38 A Peace that Surprises: Life is full of surprises! Some bring joy; some bring terror. Regardless, God’s presence brings the peace that sustains us. Candle: Peace
Isaiah 7:10-16 A Glimmer of Hope: We live as people of hope, for God has not deserted us. God promises to come among bringing new life and redemption. Candle: Hope
I love Christmas. I love families gathering with one another. I love the generosity the season prompts in people’s hearts. I love the smells of baking. I love the music. Most of all, I love the story – the story of how God entered the world through the Christ Child. This Christmas will be different for most of us. Many of the rituals that make this season […]
I love Christmas. I love families gathering with one another. I love the generosity the season prompts in people’s hearts. I love the smells of baking. I love the music. Most of all, I love the story – the story of how God entered the world through the Christ Child. This Christmas will be different for most of us. Many of the rituals that make this season […]
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 1.26-27 Human beings are created in the Image of God as a part of what God calls “good.” SECOND LESSON: Genesis 12.1-3 God promises to faithful Abraham that his seed shall the nations of the earth call blessed. THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9.2, 6-7 Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold […]
Each week during Advent (the 4-week season leading up to Christmas), we have journeyed toward Bethlehem. We’ve lit candles on our Advent wreath to remind us of the gifts Christ offers: Peace, Hope, Love. We’ve listened to the story of Mary as she learns of the child to whom she will give birth and raise. We’ve heard the story of Joseph as he adopts Jesus […]
Each week during Advent (the 4-week season leading up to Christmas), we are listening to the stories surrounding Jesus’ birth. Over the last two weeks, we’ve heard the angel Gabriel announce to Mary that she would conceive and birth to a child; we watched as Mary and her relative Elizabeth visited; we listened as Mary […]