This Christmas Season . . . God is Near

This Advent we are invited to welcome Jesus into our lives by receiving the words of the
angels in the Christmas story and recognizing the angels in our lives.
 
 
December 1 1st Sunday of Advent – Hear – Communion   
An Angel Visits Zachariah – Luke 1:5-24;57-66

December 8 2nd Sunday of Advent – Believe –
The Angel Sent to Mary – Luke 1:26-38
 
December 15 3rd Sunday of Advent – Accept –
Worship led by Children and Youth
 
December 22 4th Sunday of Advent – Obey –
An Angel Appears to Joseph – Matthew 1:18-25
 
December 24 Christmas Eve – Candle lighting  4:00 pm – Welcome –
An Angel Appears to the Shepherds – Luke 2:1-20
 
December 29  First Sunday After Christmas  A Service of Carols
 
January 5 Epiphany Sunday – Protect – Communion 
An Angel comes to Joseph – Luke 2:1-15 
 
 
 

The Gift of Relationships

We were created to be connected with each other through family, friendship, and community.  Relationships are a source of joy, fulfillment, and support. At the same time, relationships are hard work, and could cause hurt. We will start the New Year by learning from the book of Genesis how our faith leads us to create lasting life and joy-giving relationships.

January 12  (Baptism of the Lord)  From Loneliness to Companionship  Genesis 2:4b-9;15-25
 
January 19  From Joy to Shame  Genesis 3:1-13
 
January 26  From Envy to Hatred  Genesis 4:1-16
 
February 2 Communion  From Conflict to Blessing  Genesis 11:1-9 and 12:1-9
 
February 9  From Rejection to a New Beginning  Genesis 21:8-21
 
February 16  From Deception to Healing  Genesis 28:10-22
 

February 23  From Brokenness to Reconciliation  Genesis 45