FIRST READING Jeremiah 31:7-14 SECOND READING Ephesians 1:3-14 GOSPEL READING John 1:1-18
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Sermons on Christmas
In lieu of a sermon, our worship included lessons read, carols sung, and reflections. You can view the service here:
Luke 2: 1-20
FIRST READING Jeremiah 31:7-14 7 For thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.” 8 See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them…
Today’s service was a Lessons & Carols service. Watch the whole service here!
READING Luke 2:1-7 1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee…
FIRST READING Isaiah 61:10-62:3 10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11For as the…
READING Luke 2:1-7 1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee…
FIRST READING Isaiah 63:7-9 God does not delegate divine intervention to a messenger or an angel. God’s own presence brings salvation. The prophet and all who read these words join in celebrating God’s gracious deeds. God trusts that God’s people will not act falsely. 7I will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord, the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, because of…
FIRST READING Isaiah 52:7-10 Isaiah proclaims news of great joy: “Your God reigns!” Just as God saved the people from oppression in Egypt, God delivers Israel from exile. All the earth will witness the saving acts of God. 7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says…