Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Greetings to all!
As we prepare to travel to Bethlehem, consider the following poem by
Ann Weems, "In Search of Our Kneeling Places."
In each heart lies a Bethlehem,
an inn where we must ultimately answer
whether there is room or not.
When we are Bethlehem-bound
we experience our own advent in his.
When we are Bethlehem-bound
we can no longer look the other way
conveniently not seeing stars
not hearing angel voices.
We can no longer excuse ourselves by busily
tending our sheep or our own kingdoms.
This Advent let's go to Bethlehem
and see this thing that the Lord has made known to us.
In the midst of the shopping sprees
let's ponder in our hearts the Gift of Gifts.
Through the tinsel
let's look for the gold of the Christmas Star.
In the excitement and confusion, in the merry chaos,
let's listen for the brush of angels' wings.
This Advent, let's go to Bethlehem
and find our kneeling places.
(as found in Kneeling in Bethlehem)
The lectionary texts for December 23, the 4th Sunday of Advent…
The Messiah, an exploration of four honorific titles often applied to
continues this Sunday as we consider the title, "Prince of Peace."
A Host is needed for our after worship gathering this Sun, Dec 23.
Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday and/or check out the
sign up sheets in the Sanctuary and Trinity Hall to volunteer for a
Sunday in early 2019.
Our schedule of Christmas observances and celebrations includes…
*Sun, Dec 23
- 10am - Sunday Conversation (see above)
- 11am - Morning Worship and Holy Communion
*Mon, Dec 24
- 5pm - Lessons, Carols, & Candlelight for all ages.
Arrive a little early to enjoy some special organ music.
- 9pm - Evening Prayer Fireside.
Arrive a little early for some hot cider and cookies.
Cemetery/Grounds Project - A break in the rain has allowed the
next phase of work in the Cemetery to begin, the construction of a
decorative and functional "entrance" to the Cemetery. Thanks to all
those who have made this work possible by their special donations.
Thanks to all who made last Sunday's Christmas Party a wonderfully
festive occasion, particularly our hosts Beth and Oggie Hilliard!
Merry Christmas to all!
Mike Ward
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