A United Methodist Pastor's Theological Reflections

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory (nikos) through our Lord Jesus Christ." - I Corinthians 15:57


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sunday Worship Preview - November 29

November 29 - (8:15 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Traditional Services & 9:45 A.M. Praise Service) & Wednesday, December 2 (6:30 P.M. Casual Service @ Crossroads, 2095 Fair Avenue)

Sermon - "The Best Christmas Ever!"

Features - 1st Sunday of Advent; HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday; & Holy Communion by Intinction

Scripture - Jeremiah 33:14-16 & Luke 21:25-36

Theme - Our Advent season begins with the prophet Jeremiah speaking God’s word of hope while in a prison cell to a people who are being overtaken by the Babylonian empire. Jeremiah points people beyond their despair to a time when God would make all things new. As we begin this season of waiting and expectation, do we dare to believe that this just might be our best Christmas ever? How might 2010 be our best year of ministry ever at First UMC? These high expectations are only possible thanks to Jeremiah’s word of hope to us on this 1st Sunday of Advent.
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