Rants & Raves and maybe some wisdom
The Myth of a Christian Nation
Credit for some of the ideas and thoughts of this sermon should be given to Pastor & Author Gregory Boyd from his book and series, The Myth of a Christian Nation.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day Advent reading
The first candle symbolizes Hope.
The second, Peace.
The third, Joy.
The fourth, Love.
The last candle, lit on Christmas, symbolizes Christ, the Savior of the World.
4th Sunday of Advent
The first candle of Advent symbolizes Hope, the second, Peace, the third, Joy, and the fourth, Love.
3rd Sunday of Advent
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 9:6-7
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
2nd Sunday of Advent
The first candle symbolizes Hope, while the second is a symbol of Peace.
Scripture Reading
Micah 5:2
2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times."
1st Advent Reading & Prayer
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 11:1-10
1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;
from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—
the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and of might,
the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD—
Pretty Pink Nail Polish
A few years back I went to Egypt with a group called Engineering Ministries International to serve as the civil/water resources engineer on a project that had us develop a plot of land for a local ministry called Deaf Ministries International.
Six:Eight Membership Class
We are doing a membership class on Sunday March 4th @ 3:30pm. Please sign up if you are interested. One entry per person. Thanks we look forward to having you.