James 5:7-10 7 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Beloved, do not grumble… Read more »
Christmas Eve services will take place at 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary at 695 E. Calvin. Both are family-friendly. At 5:00, the Clavin Street Band will lead a gathering with music and refreshments.
Luke 1:46-55 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;49for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.50His mercy is for… Read more »
Isaiah 7:10-16 10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11 Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. 13 Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it… Read more »
Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert hall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 2 it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty… Read more »
Psalm 80 1Give ear, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You, who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth. 2Before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh, awaken your might; come and save us. 3Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. 4How long, Lord God Almighty,… Read more »
Hebrews 1:1-4 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint… Read more »
Titus 3:4-7 4But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,5 he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 6This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ… Read more »
Isaiah 52:7-10 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” 8 Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion. … Read more »
Psalm 72:18-19 18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; may his glory fill the whole earth. Amen and Amen The verses from this Psalm remind us of the great majesty and wonder of our God, the One who performs marvelous deeds beyond our comprehension…. Read more »
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