God Refused to Give Up Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A Sunday, December 21 Texts:   Isaiah 7:10–16 — The sign of Immanuel   Romans 1:1–7 — Paul’s greeting to the church at Rome   Matthew 1:18–25 — A God near at hand The Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love of God be with all God’s beloved in worship today. As we come to the end of Advent and prepare to enter the Christmas season on Wednesday, the word before us is Love . And not just any love—the Love that reveals who God is. Scripture

Advent 2 – December 7, 2025  Readings: Isaiah 43:19–21 • Psalm 121 • James 5:7–10 • Matthew 11:1–11 Advent blessings to you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. This Advent, we continue with the theme from Sanctified Art, which invites us to face uncertainty in life with the gifts God gives—hope, peace, joy, and love. Last week, we reflected on Hope. In times of uncertainty, one common shared emotion is fear. Fear may cause us to waver in faith.

Children’s Message on Luke 23:33–43 (Show two crowns: one shiny/golden, one made of thorns wrapped in brown vine.) Hi friends! Let’s look at these two crowns. Here’s a shiny gold crown. Who usually wears a crown like this? (Wait for answers: a king, a queen!)  Yes! A crown like this shows someone is powerful and important. Now look at this crown. It’s made of thorns. What happens if someone wears it? (Wait for answers: it hurts, it pokes!)  That’s right. This crown hurts. It

6.22.2025 2nd Sunday after Pentecost [Texts] Isaiah 65:1-9 The prophet sent to a rebellious people Psalm 22:19-2 In the midst of the...

May 25, 2025 In Memory of Michelle Gale Autio: February 3, 1969 ~ May 15, 2025 Scriptures: Psalm 139:7-18; Romans 8:31-35; 37-39; John...

5.25.2025 [Texts] Acts 16:9-15 Lydia and her household are baptized by Paul Psalm 67 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. (Ps. 67:4)...

5.18.2025 5th Easter [Texts] Acts 11:1-18 Peter’s vision: God give the Gentiles repentance that leads to life Psalm 148 The splendor...