The Light of Christ has come! May God be with you all.
The season of Epiphany celebrates the ministry of Jesus
while he was with us on earth. We hear of his miracles,
learn details of his ministry, and hear his teachings. Not
surprisingly we begin this season with the first event in
Jesus’ ministry, namely his baptism by John. In the waters
of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God.
Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness
and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice
and be a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism we too
are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named
God’s beloved children. Our baptismal mission is to proclaim
good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God’s
healing. The Light of Christ has come!
May God be with you all.
*A reminder that our Annual Congregation Meeting will be
held this Sunday, January 11th immediately following our
Worship Service.*
Merry Christmas to all! Sunday will mark the tenth day of
Christmas. We will need to find ten Lords a' leaping
somehow. (Any volunteers?) We will actually be doing
something that we have not done since 2017 - namely a
service of lessons and carols. This also gives us an
opportunity to hear all of the Christmas stories - from the
visit of the Magi, to the naming of Jesus in the Jerusalem
Temple, and ultimately to the blessings of both Simeon and
Anna. Since Christmas Season actually only lasts 12 days,
including Christmas Eve and possibly two Sundays, we
seldom hear some of the stories and so our celebrations are
actually incomplete.
I'm planning to be away this Sunday, attending a 50th
Anniversary Celebration for some close friends of mine back
in Indiana. I was at their wedding so I'm dealing with feeling
incredibly old now! I haven't changed at all so everybody
should recognize me. I'll let you know next week.
Blessings to all.
Merry Christmas!