Spirited Voice – Anointed by the Spirit, Jesus brings the good new of God – release, recovery, setting free. The Spirit empowers us with boldness and trust to practice God’s good ways! (Luke 4:14-21)
Author: Cody Knapik
January 9, 2022 (Baptism of our Lord)
Beloved – As we begin the Season after the Epiphany, we rejoice that God’s word continues to hold promise and power in our lives, calling each of us by name through living waters. (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22)
Epiphany (January 2, 2021)
Pilgrims on the Road – We hear a story of the Magi’s pilgrimage to see the Christ child. And we consider similarities between their journey and our own. (Matthew 2:1-12)
First Sunday after Christmas (December 26, 2021)
Finding Joy – During this Christmas season, we are invited to praise God and rest in the joy of God’s presence in the birth of Emmanuel, God with us.
Nativity of the Lord (December 24, 2021)
A simple service of lessons & carols guides us to a spirit of solemn awe as we celebrate the Nativity of the Lord.
Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 19, 2021)
Nurturing God’s Promise – Mary and Elizabeth’s prophetic voices invite us to rejoice in the surprising joy and justice of God’s reign, and to bear this news to the world. (Luke 1:39-55)
Third Sunday of Advent (December 12, 2021)
What Should We Do? – John brings good news that asks us to change our ways, turn toward God, and prepare the way for the Messiah. (Luke 3:7-18)
Also at this service, our children’s puppet ministry presents a special Christmas program!
Second Sunday of Advent (December 5, 2021)
Messengers of Challenge – We listen as Zechariah finds his voice in a song of praise and prophecy as he blesses his son, John; a promise that cascades into promises of hope for all. (Luke 1:68-79)
First Sunday of Advent (November 28, 2021)
Hopeful Waiting, Active Trust – With Jeremiah’s promise of a “righteous branch,” and with our eyes focused on God’s reign breaking forth in the world, we begin Advent in anticipation and hope. (Jeremiah 33:14-16)
Thanksgiving (November 21, 2021)
Thankful, Grateful, Blessed – We look on as Jesus heals ten men afflicted with leaporsy. But how many will return to give thanks? (Luke 17:11-19)
Also in this service, a special music selection performed by some of our children’s Discovery Club students!