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
confession: such a time as this
Emanuel, God with us, we know it is Advent, yet we wonder what time it is. Is it time to clean out our homes and our hearts, or is it time to be filled with cider and sweetness? Is it time to sing out carols with candles, or is it time to call out in … [Continue reading] about confession: such a time as this
confession: isaiah 42
Prayer of Confession – Isaiah 42:5-7 (each section is a portion of the sanctuary seating) Leader: Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out… Section 1: We confess that we have polluted and over-consumed, living a … [Continue reading] about confession: isaiah 42
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