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The Pharisees were offended at... -- Luke 7:36--8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The Pharisees were offended at the unpredictability of Jesus' ragtag band of followers, especially t
A Swedish lady told... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
A Swedish lady told me of an incident which occurred in the lovely little town of Mora, in nor
As often as we seek... -- Luke 7:36--8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
As often as we seek forgiveness, it is God's wish and pleasure to grant it.
Jerusalem, the city or... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Jerusalem, the "city" or "foundation of peace," has seen more war and conflict than almost any
Forgiveness is a concept that... -- Luke 7:36--8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Forgiveness is a concept that human beings have always had trouble comprehending.
Though well able to... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Though well able to do so, David did not take up arms to unite the two kingdoms of Judah and I
Julia came to town as... -- Luke 7:36-8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Julia came to town as a young war bride fresh from England, 21-years-old and pregnant.
Never in history has... -- 2 Samuel 15:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Never in history has one human life produced more examples of both extreme nobility and perfid
The bumper sticker says... -- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The bumper sticker says: "Are we having fun yet?" Five minutes after the family jumps in the c
The great book of... -- Job 38:1-11, 16-18 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The great book of Job is seldom used in any Lectionary, so it's a delight to find it here to c
The Greek philosopher Plato... -- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The Greek philosopher Plato once observed that if you wish to see yourself, you should closely
Somewhere along my faith... -- Job 38:1-11, 16-18 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Somewhere along my faith journey I heard someone say that "God punishes us by granting us our
If Christ came to... -- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
If Christ came to reconcile the world to God, then there must be a state of separation, aliena
In 1937, the rains... -- Job 38:1, 8-11 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In 1937, the rains began to fall in the Midwest, precipitating the greatest flood in the histo
In times of panic... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In times of panic and fear, we turn to the one who can calm the storm, and ask, "Do you not ca
We could say David got... -- 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
We could say David got caught with his hand in the cookie jar!
Throughout Asia travelers find... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Throughout Asia travelers find that, in crossing from one mountain to another, one must go ove
Verse 10 of this reading... -- 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Verse 10 of this reading harks back to the word of promise which God gave about keeping the Ten Comm
Those who were closest... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Those who were closest to Christ were yet limited in their knowledge of him.
In the Anglican and Roman... -- 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In the Anglican and Roman Catholic service of "The Reconciliation of a Penitent," the final dismissa
In the morning weather... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In the morning weather reports along Scotland's ocean coasts, the words are frequently heard,
In his letter to the... -- Galatians 2:15-21 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul argues against the notion that we are made good because
Mr. Kollek, mayor of... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Mr.
In the last century... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In the last century there was a man named George Matheson.
In his commentary on Galatians... -- Galatians 2:15-21 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In his commentary on Galatians, Luther wrote concerning Paul's assertion that "a man is not justifie

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Not many things are quite as common — and, for that matter, quite as predictable — as the sunrise and the sunset. Yet that does not make them less spectacular, does it? We still find ourselves struck by their beauty. So much so, in fact, that at times we try to take pictures in order to capture what we are seeing and experiencing. Or, if others are nearby, we call some family member over to the window in order to share the beauty of the view with someone we love.
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Micah 5:2-5a
Phillips Brooks wrote the hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” in 1868. The song began as a poem he’d written for the Sunday School of his church, The Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia. Brooks found the inspiration for this hymn after the Civil War, during a year abroad (1865-66) in Europe and the Holy Land. While traveling, he wrote to the children of his parish about visiting Bethlehem on Christmas Eve.

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Frank Ramirez
Then I said, ‘See, I have come to do your will, O God’ (in the scroll of the book it is written of me).

If you’re the kind of person that doesn’t miss a super hero movie, you know that every one of them has an origin story. Bruce Wayne, for instance, witnessed the senseless murder of his parents when he was a child, which is why as an adult he was not only intent on fighting crime but also to instill in criminals the traumatic terror he experienced as a child, and that is why he donned the character of the Batman.

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John Jamison
Object: A small bag of potato chips. This message includes role-playing. Depending on your group of children, you can either select your players yourself or ask for volunteers when you need them. You will want one girl to be Mary, another to be Elizabeth, and two more children to be the people in town.

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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Excellent! But instead of just hearing the story,

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Susan R. Andrews
We Protestants don’t know what to do with Mary. Because the doctrines of the Catholic church have turned Mary into a sweet passive icon of virginal purity, we Protestants have been content to leave her out of our gallery of biblical saints — except of course, for her obligatory appearance in our Christmas pageants.
James Evans
The recurring phrase, "let your face shine" (vv. 3, 7, 19), offers an interesting opportunity to reflect on the meaning of God's presence in our world. This reflection takes on a particular significance during the Advent season.

Mary S. Lautensleger
The name Johann Sebastian Bach has been familiar in church music circles for many years. Bach inscribed all his compositions with the phrase, "To God Alone The Glory." Professor Peter Schickele of the fictitious University of Southern North Dakota discovered an obscure relative, P.D.Q. Bach, known as the most bent twig on the Bach family tree. The name Bach had always been associated with fine music until P.D.Q. appeared on the scene. This fabled genius, P.D.Q.
Mark Wm. Radecke
Year after year, we are drawn to this night. This night with its carols and candlelight, inhaling an atmosphere of poinsettia and pine, and exhaling the promise of peace. What is it about this night that so captivates our souls, I wonder? There are, I suppose, as many answers as there are people in this room.

Some are here because they are believers, faithful followers of the Christ. You are here to celebrate the nativity of your Lord. In the name of the Christ you worship and adore, I bid you a joyful welcome.

Harold C. Warlick, Jr.
The university chaplain was late for a meeting. He roared down the interstate through a sparsely populated area of his state. He was traveling ten miles per hour over the speed limit. As the blue light from the highway patrol car flashed in his rearview mirror, the churning in his stomach was exceeded only by his anger at his foolishness. Putting on his best professional face and a humble demeanor, he gave the officer the requested information and jotted in his date book the time and location of his court appointment.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Christmas is nearly here! In our worship today let us reflect the joy and happiness of Mary in the way in which we too greet the birth of our Saviour.

Invitation to Confession:

Lord Jesus, we are longing for your birth.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, we wait to greet you with clean hearts.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, we welcome you -- make us right with you.

Lord, have mercy

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Luke 1:39-45

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