1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Cast your cares on God. Be alert. Acts 1:6-14 The ascension of Jesus. The disciples were waiting for the coming of the Spirit. We too are waiting for the coming of physical re-connection. Perhaps for the first time in a very long time, the world could
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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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Haggai 1:15b-2:9 The future glory of the temple. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica The scriptures remind us that we are broken but hopeful believers. The prophet Haggai reminds the people of faith that God will give us the courage to hold onto tradition while seeing the present
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2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Thessalonians/ Faith and Example Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus As we listen and explore the story of Zaccheaus (a tax-collector of small stature) we see Jesus’ mission, of seeking out the lost, in action. How many of us are presently holding God’s call at arms-length? How
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1 Timothy 1:12-17 Gratitude for Mercy Luke 15: 1-10 Parable of the lost sheep and coin. We are called together by Christ to be disciples. Hear the Good News – that which is lost has been found. Even when we find ourselves in the darkest of spaces lost and alone,
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Jeremiah 1:4-10 God Calls Jeremiah Luke 13: 10-17 Jesus Heals on the Sabbath In life, we receive many invitations or “calls” yet when we are uncertain about ourselves or unclear about what we are capable of we may run from those invitations or opportunities. Jesus has no hesitation about the
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2 Kings 2: 1-2, 6-14 Picking up the Mantle Galatians 5:1, 13-25 The Fruit of the Spirit We rely on the Spirit for the boldness we need to use our gifts. We rely on God as we follow Jesus call to us to serve the whole world. We are called
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Psalm 148 Let the whole creation praise God. John 13:31-35 A New Commandment: love one another. What did Jesus reveal in his resurrection? Jesus revealed that we cannot go where he is going. What we can do is live out his mission in the world, by choosing to be Christ’s
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Being Christian means that Jesus challenges us to live to a higher standard. We are being asked to break down the systems of oppression that produce social and physical barriers both real and perceived. The gospel prescribes an ethic of generosity for Christian living…sowing generosity where nothing is expected to
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