Scriptures: Psalm 131; Luke 2:21-38
Prayer of the Day: Glory of Israel, the coming of your Son, Jesus, broke open the heavens and prepared a way for all of your children to come home to you. Give us eyes to see your miraculous spirit moving in this church and in this world. Teach us to be proclaimers of your love to the nations, for the sake of the one whose name is redemption for the peoples, Jesus Christ our salvation. Amen.
Sermon Audio: Luke 2:21-38
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday, December 27th, 2020
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Christmas Day 2020
Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:1-5, 9-13
Christmas Prayer: Almighty God you have filled us with the new light of the Word who became flesh and lived among us. Let the light of our faith shine in all that we do; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Facebook Live Recording: Christmas Day 2020
Christmas Eve 2020
Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20
Christmas Eve Prayer: Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your only Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon Audio: Hope
Facebook Live Recording: Christmas Eve 2020
Sunday, December 20th, 2020
Scriptures: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:39-56
Prayer of the Day: Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Take away the hindrance of our sins and make us ready for the celebration of your birth, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon Audio: Luke 1:39-56
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday, December 20th, 2020
Sunday, December 13th, 2020
Scriptures: John 4:4-14; Isaiah 12:1-6
Prayer of the Day: Lord, hear our prayers and come to us, bringing light into the darkness of our hearts; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday, December 6th, 2020
Scriptures: Luke 3:1-18; Isaiah 40:1-11
Prayer of the Day: Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming give us strength in our conflicts and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon Audio: Isaiah 40:1-11
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday, December 6th, 2020
Sunday, November 29th, 2020
Scriptures: Luke 21:25-36; Isaiah 64:1-9
Prayer of the Day: Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Protect us by your strength and save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon Audio: Isaiah 64:1-9
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday, November 29th, 2020
Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Jeremiah 36:1-8, 22-24, 27-28
Prayer of the Day: God, whose fondness for humanity knows no limit, write your word upon our hearts, so that we need no scroll, no book, no script to know that you love us. Show us the power of your covenant, that you will be faithful to us, even when we fail to remain faithful to you. For the beauty of your word inscribed upon us, we pray, in the name of the one whose body and blood became your new covenant with us, Jesus Christ, our redeemer. Amen.
Sermon Audio: Jeremiah 36
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Scriptures: Luke 5:1-11; Isaiah 6:1-8
Prayer of the Day: King of heaven and earth, As you cleansed Isaiah with a coal of fire to prepare him for proclaiming your word to the world, prepare us, so that we may know your bidding and carry out our callings with eagerness and urgency. Show the world greatness that cannot be contained any more than smoke or fire can be caught, in the name of the one who sacrificed everything to carry out your commands, Jesus Christ our sanctifier. Amen.
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Sunday, November 8th, 2020
Scriptures: Psalm 146; Jonah 1-3
Prayer of the Day: God of the seas, sky, and land, when Jonah turned to run from you, you showed him that nothing and no one could hide from your presence. Show us the gift of your presence, and help us to carry your word of compassion and grace to all the world, in the name of the one who carried out your love flawlessly, Jesus Christ our redeemer. Amen.
Sermon Audio: Jonah 1-3
Facebook Live Recording: Sunday, November 8th, 2020