Scriptures: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you have made yourself known in your Son, Jesus, redeemer of the world. We pray that his birth as a human child will set us free from the old slavery of our sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Colossians 3.12-17
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Christmas Day, 2015
Scriptures: Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you wonderfully created and yet more wonderfully restored the dignity of human nature. In you mercy, let us share the divine life of Jesus Christ who came to share our humanity, and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Christmas Day 2015
Christmas Eve, 2015
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon: Christmas Eve 2015
Sunday, December 20th, 2015
Scriptures: Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55
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: Luke 1.39-45
Sunday, December 13th, 2015
Scriptures: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you once called John the Baptist to give witness to the coming of your Son and to prepare his way. Grant us, your people, the wisdom to see your purpose today and the openness to hear your will, that we may witness to Christ’s coming and so prepare his way; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Children’s Christmas Program – No sermon recording
Sunday, December 6th, 2015
Scriptures: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
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, our God, now and forever. Amen.
Luke 3.1-6
Sunday, November 29th, 2015
Scriptures: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
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: No Recording for this Sunday
Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
Thanksgiving Service
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:3-10; Psalm 145:13-21; Colossians 2:6-7; Luke 17:11-19
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: Luke 17.11-19
Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Scriptures: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
Prayer of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things to your beloved Son, whom you anointed priest forever and king of all creation: Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united under the glorious and gentle rule of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: John 18.33-37
Sunday, November 15th, 2015
Scriptures: Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit that, always keeping in mind the end of all things and the day of judgement, we may be stirred up to holiness of life here and may live with you forever in the world to come, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mark 13.1-8