A new year begins, and with it new opportunities to preach the Gospel! We give thanks to God for the year past, and look with anticipation at what God will bring in the year to come. God has destined us for adoption as God’s children, the … [Continue reading] about CTW: a new year
illumination: grow in wisdom
Holy God, your Son Jesus Christ grew in wisdom as a child. Send your Spirit to this place that, in the reading of this scripture, we may, too, grow in wisdom by the proclamation of your Word. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, … [Continue reading] about illumination: grow in wisdom
confession: clothe yourselves
Call to Confession Christ has been born and has come before us. Now let us come before him and confess that which we have done that is contrary to his peaceful kingdom on earth. Prayer of Confession We are told by your holy word to … [Continue reading] about confession: clothe yourselves
prayer: other side of Christmas
God of our fulfillment, as we gather on the other side of Christmas Day, we rejoice that we have just scratched the surface in understanding the good news that is before us! How great you are that you have chosen us as your dwelling place! Bless … [Continue reading] about prayer: other side of Christmas
benediction: Christmas Eve
You have heard the stories of old, the stories of God’s salvation. With Mary, we have pondered these things in our hearts. Go out into the world to love and do as Christ would have you do. With Joseph, we realize that our work has just begun. As … [Continue reading] about benediction: Christmas Eve
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