Monthly Archives: December, 2021
December 26, 2021, God Is the One Who Shows Up, John 1:1-18 – Mtr. Kathryn Boswell
You all know that our family suffered a great loss recently. And as heartbroken as we were, and still are, I know very well that we are just one family among many thousands who are grieving this Christmas. But what I wanted to talk about was a gift we received – the gift that made …
December 19, 2021, Jesus Takes Sides, Luke 1:39-55 – Mtr. Kathryn Boswell
“Black lives matter.” That short phrase has become very much a political football these past few years, so that just saying those three words is often enough to set people’s teeth on edge. But the simple meaning of the phrase remains powerful and important. To say that Black Lives Matter, ultimately and simply, is to …
December 12, 2021, Advent 3, Dcn Helen Harris, guest speaker
1The Third Sunday of AdventLuke 3: 7-18Last week, we heard of a young teenager who wasgiven a gun for a Christmas gift from his parents. Another tragic schoolshooting occurred by him killing 4 young classmates, leaving several othersin serious condition with this senseless act.We wonder when all the hate and violence will end in the …
December 5, 2021, Holy Road Work, Luke 3:1-14 – Mtr. Kathryn Boswell
Sometimes there is a person you’ve known for a long time, and you hear something new about them, and it changes the way you look at them forever. Sometimes that happens with the Bible as well. We’re reading along and something appears that changes our understanding, opens our eyes and makes it bigger, John the …
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