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Today we explore the “Gift of the Call” and how we are called to serve Christ. Do you feel called? Do you work to call others? And what are we called to do as Christians? Who do we protect? These are the Gifts of the Season.
The scripture reading for today comes from John 1:43-51.
There will not be a message next week, as I will be on vacation.
Today we explore a familiar story in “Gift of the Spirit.” Do we understand that the Spirit is a gift for you and me? How do you experience the Holy Spirit? Do you listen for it? These are the Gifts of the Season.
Our scripture readings come from Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-11.
Today we look at the familiar story of the visit of the wise men in “Gift of the Light.” As we look to a new year, let us look for hope renewed. These are the Gifts of the Season.
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12.
As we finish our Advent Experience we reach today’s message, “Know: Christ is With Us.” When we celebrate Christmas, do we know that Christ is with us now? Discover Christ in this Advent and Christmas Eve experience.
Our scripture readings come from 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 and Luke 1:26-38.
This week in our Advent Experience we come to “Hear: The Good News.” When we prepare for Christmas, do we tell the Good News? Do we stop to really listen? What does Christmas mean to you? Do you live it? Explore Christ in an Advent experience!
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and John 1:6-8, 19-28.
As we continue in our Advent Experience we come to “Feel: The Path Ahead.” John echoes the words of Isaiah in his call to action. Do we answer that call? Do we get distracted? How do we make a path? Explore Christ in an Advent experience!
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 40:1-11 & Mark 1:1-8.
As we begin our Advent Experience series, we begin with seeing in “See: The Son of Man.” As we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth, are we ready now for the Son of Man to come? If he came today, could we ever really be ready? Explore Christ in an Advent experience!
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37.
As we come to the end of our series, Seeking God, we begin to look forward to Advent with “See God.” What are we looking for when we seek God? A burning bush? I pillar of fire and smoke? A booming voice from the clouds? Are we so busy looking for God that we don’t see God right before us? When we seek God, we find hope.
Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 25:31-46.
The third installment of Seeking God is just in time for Thanksgiving! “Remember God” looks at why we are thankful. Do we give credit where credit is due? Do we share what we are given? What can we learn from Moses’ words to the Israelites? When we seek God, we find hope.
Our scripture reading comes from Deuteronomy 8:7-18.
This week in Seeking God we look at how we “Serve God.” Joshua makes a covenant with the people of Israel, but he has some important questions first. Do we fully understand our responsibility? Do we fully understand what it is to serve God? When we seek God, we find hope.
Our scripture reading comes from Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25.
