The Voice of an Angel

Posted by Lee on Dec 7, 2011 In the midst of the Christmas hustle and bustle I have been having a difficult time this year in preparing myself for the Messiah.  I have felt rushed to be here and there and always behind with my overflowing to-do list.  Maybe you know the feeling.  Sunday seemed to only add to my feelings of jumbled-ness until I rode in the parade.  In that moment I was reminded that God is everpresent...
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When Children Ask Great Questions

Posted by Lee on Dec 2, 2011 I love it when children ask great questions!  “What does God look like?”  “Why do we use purple in worship?”  “Why do we use a wreath for Advent?”  The latter is what one child asked Sunday afternoon as we were preparing to make advent wreaths for families to use in their homes.  This was the perfect teaching moment to talk about this child’s question.  Curiosity is a good...
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A Celebration of the Messiah: Advent 2011

Posted by Carlton on Nov 22, 2011 Advent begins the last Sunday of November.  This is a unique year in that the Messiah’s birth will be observed on a Sunday.  Our theme for this year is “A Celebration of the Messiah.”  The Sundays of Advent will prepare us to celebrate the birth of the Christ-child with our Christmas Eve service on December 24th and the celebration of Christmas on December 25th.  In addition,...
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Child As Gift – A Series of Advent Studies on Wednesday Nights

Posted by Carlton on Nov 9, 2011 On Wednesday, November 16th we will begin a four part study related to the Advent season.  The theme will be “Child as Gift.”  We will examine the stories of Mary and Elizabeth and the impact of the children to whom they gave birth.  One study will focus on Elizabeth.  One will focus on Mary.  A third study will focus on their encounter with one another before the birth of both John and...
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