getting out the WORD
the epiphany of our lord the PRAYER. . . O God, on this day you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star. Lead us now by faith to know your presence in our lives, and…
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the Epiphany of Our Lord
06 January 2019 Matthew 2. 1-12God’s love turns the world upside-down! I guess it’s a part of that “American Exceptionalism” we hear so much about. Always the brightest and best. Always the greatest and grandest. The strongest and most powerful,…
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the FIRST SUNDAY of CHRISTMAS
December 30, 2018 the Sacrament of the Altar, Small CatechismJust like Christmas, the Word becomes flesh, again! Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. I’m sure you’ve heard those words, before. At least, if you’re forty-something and above!…
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getting out the WORD
stephen, deacon and martyr the PRAYER. . . We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of Stephen the first martyr, who looked to heaven and prayed for his persecutors. Grant that we also may pray for…
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the Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas eve
December 24, 2018 Luke 2. 1-14Christ is the gift conceived in us all! Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother…
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the FOURTH SUNDAY of ADVENT
December 23, 2018 Luke 1. 39-55We proclaim and we rejoice, because god looks with favor! I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not, but this year, Advent’s been a time for Mary’s song. A time for the Magnificat. As the…
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getting out the WORD
the third sunday of advent the PRAYER. . . Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of…
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the Third Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2018 Luke 3. 7-18 The words of Jesus are words of love! About a month ago, a friend gifted me a t-shirt. No particular reason. Just thought I’d appreciate the graphics. The graphics and, of course, the message. …
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getting out the WORD
the second sunday of advent the PRAYER. . . Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus…
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the SECOND SUNDAY of ADVENT
December 9, 2018 Luke 3. 1-6 God speaks in tones only the lowly hear! Last Sunday, right after worship, we convened a special meeting of the congregation. The reason: to vote on a motion by the council to sell this…
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