From Rev. Jenny McDevitt, Bayside Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach, VA Call to Worship One: We are waiting on you, God. We are still waiting. All: The darkness is deeper, but look! The star is beginning to shine. The everlasting light is creeping … [Continue reading] about Call to worship, confession, & assurance for Advent 4
confession: unprepared
Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, Crystal Lake, IL. God, we know you are knocking on our doors, and we don’t always want to let you in. The work of preparing, waiting, and clearing is hard. But still you … [Continue reading] about confession: unprepared
Sunday’s Coming: working toward December 18
Here we are, the 4th Sunday of Advent. Some of us will be having special musical programs this week, others children's programs or pageants. Some of us are bursting with anticipation at getting to preach about David's desire to build a house of cedar … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward December 18
Looking Ahead: New Year’s Day is a Sunday, too
So this year, as would mathematically make sense, has both Christmas Day and New Year's Day on Sundays. Last week we began contemplating what to do with the Christmas Day/Sunday service. This week, join in as we wonder how to best ring in 2012...in … [Continue reading] about Looking Ahead: New Year’s Day is a Sunday, too
Advent 3 confession & assurance
From Rev. Stephanie Anthony, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Hudson, Wisconsin Confession God of light and love, We confess our lack of attention to the prophets and messengers you send. We confess that we do not keep our eyes peeled and our ears … [Continue reading] about Advent 3 confession & assurance
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