We welcome the voices of our young people reading beloved Bible passages with special music from our music team. Listen to a sermon dedicated to everyone who wears themselves out taking care of others. Sometimes we need to let Jesus be for us too.
Mary is more than a picture of devotion and obedience. She is also a preacher on fire with a message of love that will set the world aright. She spells trouble for anyone who remains content with the world as it is. But for those awaiting God’s justice, her news is nothing but good.
Joy is more than feeling good. It’s about living in the rightness of the moment with a sense that we belong to something/one bigger. And it’s available all around us and within us. But if we aren’t careful, we can easily crowd the joy out of our lives. Why do we do this? How do we do this? And why do we need joy now?
Sermon Notes from Pastor Amy — The Joy commentary comes from The Bible Project. Watch the film here and experience their fun graphics along with their wise interpretation. I also referenced an online article about these issues on Yes and Yes.
Place Finders: The Word 10:02 Sermon 21:23 Prayers 34:42
Today's worship service looks at an announcement by John the Baptist. "Prepare the way of the Lord," he says. As we anticipate the upcoming celebration of the birth of Jesus, how do we hear and make a place for John's message when the commercial aspects of Christmas compete so fervently for our attention?
• Place finders: Bible readings 6:52, Sermon 17:10, Prayers 32:20 • Click here to open the bulletin for this worship service (a PDF file containing words to the songs, the Bible readings, prayer requests, and announcements).
