Sermon Schedule for December
"The Cast of Christmas"
sunday, december 1
be warned, o rulers
Matthew 2:1-4;
Luke 2:1-3 & Psalm 2
An emperor and a king make it into the story of Christmas, Caesar and Herod. What does the coming of the King of kings and Lord of lords mean for the kings and lords of this present world? We will also share in the Lord’s Supper.
sunday, december 8
silent joseph
Matthew 1:18-35
While Joseph appears in the Christmas story, the Bible does not record anything he says. But what he hears and what he does are of great significance to Jesus, and serve as a model of discipleship.
sunday, december 15
Cantata: While the
world was waiting
Cantata presentation by the Choir:
“While the World Was Waiting”
The choir will sing and present the story of Christmas.
sunday, december 22
mary, mother of god?
Luke 1:26-56
Mary is at center stage in the Christmas stories told by Matthew and Luke. What do we do with Mary?
tuesday, december 24
christmas eve -
jesus: God with us
Luke 2:1-20; John 1:1-18
On Christmas Eve we will celebrate the coming of Christ into the world at his birth. Join us for a traditional Candlelight Service at 7pm.
sunday, december 29
shepherds and magi
The
shepherds and the magi responded with joy to the coming of Christ, and
in so doing have shown us all the proper response to the Good News of
Christ. We will also share in our Christmas Communion.
