Special Advent Music Sunday

DECEMBER 12,2021

Scripture Text: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Luke 3:7-18 

Preacher: Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli

The time leading up to Christmas is one of great expectation, marked by rituals of all kinds. The scriptures for the season are like gifts we open each week, peering inside to see what message of invitation or promise God has for us. Angels — literally “messengers” — appear frequently at this time of year in our stories and from them or others, we receive gifts of nearness, forgiveness, renewal, and blessing. In these holy days, we prepare to receive again “Good tidings of great joy for all people!” The good news is none other than new life, new hope, new peace — the very love of God in flesh. Join us through this season as we unwrap each precious gift we receive from God. 

Today we will also enjoy Advent Special Music at both our 9 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. services. Both services will feature the return of the Foundry Orchestra for Special Music, with our Choirs singing excerpts of Bach Cantata No. 140 “Wachet auf” and excerpts of “O Holy Night,” and Refreshing Worshipful Choral Arrangements for Christmas, by C. Harry Causey, Judy Hooks, Kurt Kaiser and Kathy Miller.

• Church Online 
• Facebook Live
• YouTube
• YouTube with ASL Interpretation (11:15 a.m. only)