December 22, 2024
9:30am Worship
LOVE - The 4th Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Romans 13:8–11, Luke 2:1–14
Sermon: "Humble Beginnings" by Rev. Karen Wright
Music: Music shared in worship by the Praise Team, Carrie DeVries, director. Selections include “Wexford Carol”, An Irish Folk Song; “Breath of Heaven” by Amy Grant.
Prayer of Love: Heavenly Father, as we light the fourth candle of this Advent wreath, we are reminded of your boundless love. May the light of this candle shine forth as a symbol of the love you have shown us through your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill our hearts with your love, and help us to love one another as you have loved us. Amen.
Adult Christian Education
10:45am, Room 3
“On the Way to Bethlehem” - Rev. Karen Wright will lead our Advent Adult Education class as we follow the long journey to Christmas through a series of lessons based on “On the Way to Bethlehem” by Rob Fuquay. The journey to Christmas begins in Rome with a decree issued from the seat of worldly power for a census, setting into motion events leading to the birth of the Savior of the world in a town that represents the very opposite of worldly power, Bethlehem. The series will provide insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds.
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