Matthew 1:1-17 There’s Room for Every Story Advent 1 Jesus’ Genealogy
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 […]