Psalm 40: 1-11 Patience 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Grace to all Jesus came on earth to serve and not to be served. Jesus teaches us that following him means we are called to serve. Paul reminds the followers of Jesus that we are not lacking any spiritual gifts. In fact, Jesus
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Isaiah 42:1-9 Jesus, a servant Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus We are called to follow Jesus who came to not only lead others but to follow. After following and listening to John in the desert, Jesus approaches him and asks to receive a baptism. After initial confusion, John says
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Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 • Arise and Shine. Ephesians 3:1-12 • God created all in rich variety. We are called to follow Jesus who came to redeem all. On Epiphany Sunday, we often focus on all the ways Jesus lights our way and is the Living Light. Jesus is also found
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Psalm 148 – Praise the Lord. Matthew 2:13-23 Joseph’s second dream. Our faith can protect us, provide safety and care, both literally and metaphorically. Jesus started his life as a refugee, we as a church have sponsored many refugees. How do we welcome people who have had to flee their
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Luke 2:1-20 The story of Jesus Birth Isaiah 9:2-7 People have seen a great light This service followed the many tradition across the years of telling the story of Jesus Birth. We began with chant, tableaux’s in the poses found in Stained Glass, followed by spoken word and jazz piano
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Isaiah 7:10-16 She shall bear a child Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dream As Christmas approaches, we can’t help but fill our space with festivities, decorations, food and other delights. On this Sunday we are faced with a question that truly gets to the heart of the matter. Can we trust Jesus
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James 5:7-10 Patience. Luke 1:39-55 Mary’s Song. We hear Mary’s joy in her song to God. Mary sings because she has new life in her. She has made space for God and faith in her life. When we step away from the habit of grumbling because we are overwhelmed,, exhausted,
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Romans 15:4-13 Jesus, a servant Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist Advent is a time to prepare and open up our hearts and minds to be amazed at God’s great peace. This peace provides a frame to see our world as both broken and whole; a frame to listen to our
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Scriptures: Psalm 122 Give Thanks Romans 13:11-14 Salvation is Near As we began a new liturgical year we are given the opportunity to start fresh, to prepare for Jesus – the light of the world. We are called to allow God’s light to come into our lives. What will we
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Luke 1:68-79 Zechariah’s Prophecy Colossians 1:11-20 The Supremacy of Christ A Song of Faith states: “Scripture is our song for the journey, the living word passed on from generation to generation to guide and inspire, that we might wrestle a holy revelation for our time and place from the human
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