So this year, as would mathematically make sense, has both Christmas Day and New Year's Day on Sundays. Last week we began contemplating what to do with the Christmas Day/Sunday service. This week, join in as we wonder how to best ring in 2012...in … [Continue reading] about Looking Ahead: New Year’s Day is a Sunday, too
Advent 3 confession & assurance
From Rev. Stephanie Anthony, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Hudson, Wisconsin Confession God of light and love, We confess our lack of attention to the prophets and messengers you send. We confess that we do not keep our eyes peeled and our ears … [Continue reading] about Advent 3 confession & assurance
Call to worship, confession, & assurance for advent 3
Third Sunday of Advent from Rev. Ross Reddick, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Sylacauga, Alabama Responsive Call to Worship: (based on John 1:6-8, 19-28) Leader: With joy this day we anticipate the one who is coming, the arrival of the … [Continue reading] about Call to worship, confession, & assurance for advent 3
confession: joy vs. cheer
submitted by the Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, Crystal Lake IL. One: God, you promise joy— and to fulfill that promise you give us many gifts: gifts of doing justice, loving mercy, and bringing good news. All: But … [Continue reading] about confession: joy vs. cheer
Sunday’s Coming: working toward December 11
It's amazing how fast Advent flies by. One minute we're in the wilderness, the next minute we're singing praise with two pregnant women. One minute, we're praying for God to tear open the heavens, the next we're proclaiming the year of the Lord's … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward December 11
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