Lessons: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
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: Celebrate Christmas 2014
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2014 Christmas Day Service
Lesson: Luke 2:1-20
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you wonderfully created and yet more wonderfully restored the dignity of human nature. In your 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 2014
2014 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25
Introit: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. The Lord Himself will give you a sign, Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel which means “God with us.”
Sermon: Christmas Eve 2014
Sunday, December 21st, 2014
Lessons: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Prayer of the Day: Stir up you 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: Christmas Program 2014
Sunday, December 14th, 2014
Lessons: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
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.
Sermon: Isaiah 61.1-11
Sunday, December 7th, 2014
Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15; Mark 1:1-8
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: Isaiah 40:1-11
Sunday, November 30th, 2014
Lessons: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
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 this week.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
Lessons: 1 Chronicles 16:8-12, 23-24; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 5:17-26
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: Colossians 3:12-17
Sunday, November 23rd, 2014
Lessons: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
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: Ezekiel 34/Matthew 25
Sunday, November 16th, 2014
Lessons: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
Prayer of the Day: Almighty and ever-living God, before the earth was formed and even after it ceases to be, you are God. Break into our short span of life and let us see the signs of your final will and purpose, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11