An epiphany! Help me, help you!

Psalm 71 In God I seek refugeLuke 4:14-30 Sermon at Nazareth Jesus’ sermon at Nazareth could be considered his mandate, his mission statement. He has heard the call of God in the words of Isaiah and while he was in the synagogue he proclaimed to the community who he is,

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Announcement of Love

Luke 1:26-45 Announcement of Jesus BirthLuke 1:46-56 Mary’s Song of Praise We are reminded that nothing is impossible with God. Mary’s story takes us through a series of emotional responses that many people go through when God calls on them to play their part in God’s mission. Mary is perplexed,

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Spirit of Joy

Joel 2:12-13, 28-19 Return to God Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord Luke 11:13  God’s gift of the Spirit to the people Kids’ Church Christmas Pageant The children will share with us God’s call to return to God. As we prepare for Jesus’ birth, we need to respond to the

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Trust With Hope

Daniel 6:6-27 . Daniel in the lions’ den The story of Daniel in the lions’ den is the story of one who found protection and safety in his faith. Advent is a time to acknowledge our longing-our many kinds of longing. One of those is the longing for security, safety,

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