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Have you ever wondered how the pastor chooses a text or topic for the coming week? Learn about the Common Lectionary.

Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service:)

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Sermon: "Standing to Be Counted"

Questioning a couple of assumptions about Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem opens up a new understanding of their courage and commitment to God.

December 26:

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Psalter: Psalm 148

Sermon: "Turning Our Backs On Jesus"

While it may be tempting to dwell in the stable, Luke's text demands a far different response.

January 2:

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Psalter: Psalm 147

Sermon: "Putting In a Good Word"

John begins his great telling of the Gospel story with a poem about eternal beginnings.

January 9 (Wesley Covenant Service:)

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Psalter: Psalm 29

Sermon: "Fulfilling All Righteousness"

Baptism is often understood as a sacrament of forgiveness. No wonder John the Baptist was confused to see Jesus seeking the sacrament! What can we learn about baprism from Jesus' response?

January 16:

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Psalter: Psalm 40

Sermon: "You Can Say That Again"

John the Baptist's powerful testimony about the identity of Jesus is too good to only speak once.

January 23:

Scripture: Matthew 4

Psalter: Psalm 27

Sermon: "On the Road By the Sea"

Matthew couples a prophetic utterance from Isaiah with the calling of Jesus' disciples. What can we learn from Isaiah about this familiar call passage?

January 30 (Fifth Sunday Celebration:)

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon: "When Jesus Turns His Back"

Join us in the Wesley Hall at 10:30am as we explore the inner workings of the Beatitudes.