Grace to you and peace, from God our Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ! In the warm days that follow Christmas (warm hearts, anyway!), I am very often moved to remember the beautiful poem of Howard Thurman, “The Work of Christmas.” As we look toward our worship together tomorrow, which will include a carol sing in response to scripture, we may also consider his words.
Blessings and peace, Lisa
“The Work of Christmas,” by Howard Thurman (renowned Baptist minister, theologian and Civil Rights activist)
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among others,
To make music in the heart.
Worship at Home Materials: We will be offering worship in-person as well as on Zoom this coming Sunday. Coffee & tea are available after the church service. Masks are suggested in the sanctuary and required during the singing of hymns, as the virus spreads most easily with the projection of droplets.
Psalm 148, p. NCH
A Reading from the Epistles Colossians 3:12-17
A Reading from the Gospels Luke 2:41-52
Christmas Season Carol Sing with George Emlen
Below you will find materials to accompany this week’s Sunday Morning Worship via Zoom. An order of service with scripture readings, to accompany the service, are available by clicking the following links.
Helpful Hint: If you are planning to join the Sunday morning worship Zoom call, you might wish to print the following documents prior to joining the call, if you have that capability.
Worship Bulletin:
December 29, 2024
Service of Worship for Home
To join us for worship via Zoom, please use the following information. Whether or not you choose to set up an account, when it’s time for the meeting, click the following link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83836801994
Meeting ID: 838 3680 1994
Passcode: 952995