Archive for December, 2009

December 27 the 1st Sunday after Christmas

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Sermon Text: Colossians 3:12-17
Sermon Title: “Living”
Sermon Notes: The apostle Paul describes the ideal for living in Christian community. He inspires and challenges us to continue to grow through words and actions that demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ. Part of the blessing and bane of human existence is that we do not live alone – we live [...]

December 24 Christmas Eve Celebration Worship 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Our Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at our regular worship space located at, Sierra Mountain Community Education Center (formerly the Sierra Mountain Middle School) behind the fire station on Donner Pass Road.
December 24 Christmas Eve
Sermon Text: Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Sermon Title: “Do Not Be Afraid”
Sermon Notes: St. Luke reminds us that God’s promises are rarely [...]

December 20 4th Sunday of Advent

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Gospel Reading:  Luke 1:39–55
The Sunday School Christmas Program will be our sermon this worship service.  The children of  TLPC always bring us a great message in their annual Christmas Program.  Don’t miss it!
Order of Worship
Readings and Prayers

December 13 the 3rd Sunday of Advent

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Sermon Text: Luke 3:7-18
Sermon Title: “Fill up”
Sermon Notes: John preaches to those who listen, inviting them to live – not merely profess – their faith, in preparation for the coming of the one who has been promised for generations. His message conveys urgency both then and now. The proclamation that God’s realm was imminent filled the people of [...]

December 6 the 2nd Sunday of Advent

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Sermon Text: Luke 3:1-6
Sermon Title: “You?”
Gospel Notes: St. Luke locates us both in the world and beyond it, describing not only what currently exists, but also what is coming. We are invited to know ourselves in a tension between “now” and “not yet.” The common assumption that Advent is a time of waiting conveniently [...]