Isaiah 61:10–62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4–7; Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Dr. Tim Connor Throughout advent we looked forward with a sense of anticipation and urgency to the coming of Jesus. Today, on the first Sunday after Christmas our perspective shifts, looking back to the manger and an event that is now past. We shift out view …
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Dr. Tim Connor Epiphany celebrates the appearance of Jesus Christ to the gentiles. We receive the story of the wise men’s visit to the new-born King as a mystery that discloses something of God’s plan. The gifts – gold for a king, incense and myrrh – …
Isaiah 60:1–6; Psalm 72:1-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Dr. Tim Connor The journey of the Magi to the manger calls us to respond to the signs that beckon us forward in our personal journey. Like them, we need to let study guide action, allowing the scriptures to comfort and challenge us. We are called …
Isaiah 61:10–62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Dr. Tim Connor In the gift of Jesus we gain a glimpse of God’s glory and of redemption. Isaiah tells of the Messiah coming among God’s people to bring hope, joy and redemption so that they might be adopted as children of God. In the Christmas …
Please join us to celebrate the birth of Christ together! You will find the Christmas worship schedule for 2011 under “Worship Times”. A most Holy and Blessed Christmas to you and yours!