Simply the Sermon for December 10, 2023: Finding Joy in Connections

The Christmas season is about a lot of things....gift giving, decorations, sumptuous food, overly crowded airports and highways.  The Gospel Reading from Luke 1:24-45 is the well-known Annunciation when the Angel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of the Son of God.  What does Mary do right away after this amazing news?  "Mary runs with haste to Elizabeth," no doubt for comfort and encouragement.  We find joy in connections.  Above all this season, celebrate the connections you have with family and friends.

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