Delighting in what will emerge!

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 • The stone that the builders rejected. Luke 24:1-12 • The women report that the tomb is empty. Have you ever looked for something and didn’t find it, only to realize it was right in front of you? We don’t have to look far and wide to

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We Shall Gather In Joy

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Gathered in Joy John 1:10-18 • The Word was in the world. We feel as if we have been in exile…cut off from all we know and love. We are looking for “normal”, nothing spectacular just a chance to gather around a campfire with friends and hear the

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To present our commitment to learn.

Isaiah 61:10-62:3 • Clothed in salvation and righteousness. Luke 2:22-40 • Jesus is presented in the temple. To be presented is to be known and it is a way to proclaim our intentions. This rite of passage for Jesus is one that acknowledges that we all have much to learn

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Follow Jesus, Receiver

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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Praying for a Welcome

Scriptures: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Let Mutual Love Continue Luke 14: 1, 7-14 The Wedding Banquet We are called together by Christ to be disciples. We walk in the Spirit of Christ which calls us to regular practices of prayer and Communion. Come to God’s open table where we will pray

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