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
Chimes (January 9, 2022)
Baptism of the LordLections: Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 (Refrain: The Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.) Acts 8:14-17Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 11:00am: Morning Prayer Officiant/Homilist: Reverend Lynn Courage Hymns: 649 vs. 1, 2, 3, 4; 45 vs. 1, 2, 3; 377s. 1, 2, 5; 162 vs. 1, 2, 4 Table of ContentsMinistry & Mission at the AscensionReadingsOther DocumentsMinistry … Read More
Ascension News (January 7, 2022)
Last Sunday, January 2, began the Epiphany Season, the Season that begins with the ‘showing forth’ of the Christ Child to the ‘visitors from the East.’ You all know well the event …”the star went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the Child was…. When they saw the child with his mother Mary, they knelt down and … Read More