Last November, we made a small change in our worship each week. Beginning in Advent, we have chosen to read only one lesson, rather than two. I wanted to share again why we are trying this out. On page 357 of the Book of Common Prayer, under the heading "Lessons" it says The people sit. One …
Christmas 2016
Dear Friends, “...until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.” This is how the writer of Matthew describes the birth of our Lord and Savior, the Messiah, the Prince of Peace. Not in flowery prose, but the linguistic gymnastics of the past perfect. --“until she had borne”-- Like the birth …
Advent 4 – Worship Fully
Read: Psalm 111 To catch up, read the previous posts: Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. I really get into Advent. While other people are getting ready for Christmas, I'm fully into Advent. Anticipation. Waiting. Christ is coming! This, of course, rubs my family and friends the wrong way. …
