Sermon Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Sermon Title: “God…What are You Doing?” Sermon Notes: Isaiah continues to prophesy regarding the birth of Israel’s savior. Isaiah describes the impact of this savior – one who brings light, hope, release from bondage, and loving authority and direction. Isaiah emphasizes permanence in the change this child will bring into the [...]
Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:7-10 Sermon Title: “The Real Deal at Christmas” Sermon Notes: This section of Isaiah’s prophecy calls Israel to anticipate and expect those who bring the good news that God has returned to Zion. God promises that, in due time, all will see and know salvation. Order of Worship
Text: Luke 1:26-38 Children’s Christmas Pageant Text Notes: Gabriel proposes to Mary on God’s behalf without ever asking for her consent. She nonetheless gives it, although she has no earthly idea what this heavenly invasion means. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon Title: “Saints and Sinners (not the Bocce team)” We know this familiar section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as the beatitudes. To understand it fully, it is important to keep in mind that Jesus adapts the Jewish liturgical form of beatitude, or blessing. Jesus also adopts the perspective of [...]
Summer Fellowship Party Sunday, July 17th at the Lott’s, 10435 Royal Crest On July 17th we will dedicate our year of recycling for Africa in the morning worship and celebrate with a party Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. Our CRV recycling program has grown from a tiny amount about 7 years ago, when Kirk Gardener [...]
