Christmas is barreling towards us again! We confess our thoughts are more about being ready for the celebrations of the season than they are about being ready for Jesus’ return. Help us spiritually hold a place for Jesus at every table, at every event, in every moment, so that he can lead us into a new way of life, one that is filled with the grace and truth Jesus came to give us, for we ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
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December 18, 2022 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • Isaiah 7:10–16, Matthew 1:18–25
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January 1, 2023 • Rev. Becky Holland • Ecclesiastes 3:1–13
A new day has dawned, a new year begun O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice The world turns to hopes and dreams of the future O Lord, keep us in Your ways and on Your path We enter this new year with hope and excitement O Lord, remind us that You lead us O Lord, guide us as we look to You and worship You. Amen.
Making Room for God in Your Season - Traditional
January 1, 2023 • Rev. Becky Holland • Ecclesiastes 3:1–13
A new day has dawned, a new year begun O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice The world turns to hopes and dreams of the future O Lord, keep us in Your ways and on Your path We enter this new year with hope and excitement O Lord, remind us that You lead us O Lord, guide us as we look to You and worship You. Amen.
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December 25, 2022 • Rev. Tommy Markham
Lord, we, your wayward children, find ourselves worn out from all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas. We hardly have time to realize why we were doing what we were doing. Well, it is too late to do anything but relax in the recliner, meditate on the birth narratives, and ask forgiveness for rushing to the season. Our preoccupation with making others happy is the Christmas tradition. Let Jesus be born anew in each of our family and friends and in you and me. Amen