Joseph: A Fatherly Example

Dec 14, 2013 | Devotions

Luke 2:1-4 Luke begins his account of the life and ministry of Jesus with the birth of John the Baptist and Gabriel’s visit to Mary. Joseph is mentioned only as a man to whom Mary was betrothed and who was a descendant of David. In our Scripture passage for today,...

Mary, Happy Forever!

Dec 13, 2013 | Devotions

Luke 1:46-50 46 Mary said, “My heart praises the Lord; 47 my soul is glad because of God my Savior, 48 for he has remembered me, his lowly servant! From now on all people will call me happy, 49 because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me. His name is...

Understandable Curiosity

Dec 12, 2013 | Devotions

Luke 1:34-35, 37-38 Mary’s conversation with the angel is coming to an end. After hearing that she is going to conceive and bear a son, she is naturally curious as to how this is going to happen given her circumstances. She is given an answer in some detail. Most...

What Sort of Greeting

Dec 10, 2013 | Devotions

Luke 1:26-29 The Gospel of Luke provides us with perhaps the most well-known and well-loved account of the birth of Jesus. Matthew’s lead up to Jesus’ birth is a 42 generation genealogy and a dream conversation Joseph has with an angel. Luke’s lead up is a series of...

Resources for Parents to Help with the Season of Advent

Dec 9, 2013 | Announcements

What a wonderful time we had at our ADVENT-ure lunch – for children and families for a time of fellowship and learning more about this season of preparation we call Advent.  We had over 80 people to attend.  Many, many thanks to Julia Tyler, Margaret Almond,...