CandlemasLections: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrew 2: 14 – 18; Psalm 84: 1-7 (Refrain: Happy Are the People Whose Strength Is In You!); Luke 2:22-40 11:00am: Holy Eucharist/BAS Hymns: Lord Christ, We Praise Your Sacrifice 633 vs. 1, 2, 4; Benedictus; In His Temple Now Behold Him; Lord, let Your Servant Go in Peace 266 vs, 1 & 2; Love Divine, All Loves … Read More
Ascension News (January 28, 2022)
Candlemas, one of the most ancient feasts in the Christian church, is known as ‘the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord,’ celebrated annually on February 2. Mary presented the baby Jesus to God at the Jerusalem Temple (which you see depicted in this old work of art). According to Luke 2:32, a Jewish man, Simeon, held the baby in … Read More
Chimes (January 23, 2022)
Epiphany IIILections: Psalm 8; Isaiah 9:2-7; Ephesians 5:8-14; Matthew 2:1-12 11:00am: Service for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Officiant/Homilist: Reverend Lynn Courage Hymns:O Worship the King 380 vs. 1, 2, 5, 6; As with Gladness Men of Old 160 vs. 1, 3, 4; Rise Up and Shine 157 vs. 1, 2, 3; Where Charity and Love Prevail 487 vs. 1, … Read More
Ascension News (January 21, 2022)
Yesterday, January 18, was the beginning of the ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,’ which will end January 25. In previous years, our Christian churches generally had an ecumenical service during this time to focus on unity among Christians and to share fellowship; however due to COVID guidelines for the second year in a row this cannot be. It is still … Read More
Chimes (January 16, 2022)
Epiphany IILections: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:1-5 (Refrain: We feast on the riches of your house, O Lord); John 2:1-11 11:00am: Morning Prayer Officiant/Homilist: Reverend Lynn Courage Hymns:441 vs. 1, 3, 4; 58 vs. 1, 2, 3; 58 vs. 1, 2, 3; 437 vs. 1, 3, 4; 341 vs. 1, 2, 3 Table of ContentsMinistry & Mission at the AscensionOther DocumentsMinistry & … Read More
Ascension News (January 14, 2022)
Last Sunday, January 9, the focus was on the Baptism of our Lord. You are all familiar with the description of Jesus being baptized and the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and lighting on Him, which is followed by… ‘And suddenly a voice came from Heaven saying, “This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well … Read More
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