Greetings to all!
Thursday, January 6, marks the Epiphany of the Lord, the observance
of the church most associated with the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem.
Epiphany is one of several observances on the church calendar that
guide us through the life of Christ, each observance offering its particular
"grace."
The grace of Christmas is to know Christ in his humanity. The grace of
Epiphany is to know Christ in his divinity. The grace of Holy Week is to
know him in his emptying and dying. The grace of Easter is to know
him in his triumph over sin and death. And the grace of the Ascension
is to know him in the whole of his being, as the Cosmic Christ. It is to
know the glorified Christ, who passed, not into some geographical
location, but into the depths of all creation.
(from Active Meditations for Contemplative Prayer, by Thomas Keating)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, January 9, the Baptism of the Lord:
Isaiah 42:1-9
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
Men's Coffee: Men are invited to gather for coffee and conversation
this Saturday, January 8, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel
free to stop in for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No
rsvp required.
Let the Children Come to Me is the title of a six Sunday series of
lessons for children introducing them to worship and the Bible
beginning this Sunday, January 9, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Sunday Conversations resume this Sunday, January 9, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. Our conversation focus for the next six weeks will be,
From a Woman's Perspective, highlighting the stories and witness
of six women from biblical tradition and church history. Come and
enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Thanks to...Ben Horman, Stephen Trail, Barbara & Chris Bohmer,
Phil Bloomfield, Cheryl & Ron Johnston, and the Choir for their
service and leadership during worship last Sunday.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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