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.