Oh Holy Child of Bethlehem, God who comes to us so small, we confess the overwhelming enormity of darkness that rules our lives. As you came into the world meek and mild, light within us a powerful glow that casts out dim selfishness and greed. Form … [Continue reading] about confession: meek and mild v. selfishness and greed
pastoral prayer for The Longest Night
If I say, "Surely the darkness will cover me, and the light around me turn to night," darkness is not dark to you, O Lord; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike. (psalm 139) And yet we stumble, O Lord. … [Continue reading] about pastoral prayer for The Longest Night
benediction: do not be afraid
Beloved, children of God, do not be afraid to celebrate the presence of Christ this week, for the true gifts we receive are from the Holy Spirit. Go out to bear Jesus’ promise into the world, that we are saved from our sins, just as the prophets … [Continue reading] about benediction: do not be afraid
CTW: light with us
One: We come, hoping to find God here; All: The Lord has always been with us. One: We wait, anticipating a word of Good News; All: The Word has always been with us; One: We watch for that light that shines in the dark; All: A … [Continue reading] about CTW: light with us
benediction: delight God’s heart
Servants of God, who delight God’s heart, go forth by the power of the Holy Spirit to do justice, strengthen the weak, and free those in bondage. Go forth as ministers of the covenant made for us in Jesus Christ. Go forth in the hope of the new … [Continue reading] about benediction: delight God’s heart
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