Christmas 1 - December 30, 2012

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[00:00:38]  First Reading - 1 Samuel 2:18-20,26
[00:01:49]  Second Reading - Colossians 3:12-17
[00:03:13]  Gospel Reading - Luke 2:41-52
[00:04:46]  Sermon - Rev. Donald Gray
[00:19:24]  Blessing and Dismissal

Christmas Eve (11:00PM) - December 24, 2012

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[00:01:22]  First Reading - Isaiah 9:2-7
[00:03:17]  Second Reading - Titus 2:11-14
[00:04:07]  Gospel Reading - Luke 2:1-14,15-20
[00:06:44]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:20:34]  Blessing and Dismissal

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The Third Sunday in Advent - December 16, 2012

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[00:00:51]  First Reading - Zephaniah 3:14-20
[00:02:25]  Second Reading - Philippians 4:4-7
[00:03:10]  Gospel Reading - Luke 3:7-18
[00:05:22]  Sermon - Brian Richardson
[00:20:33]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on
  1. What would your reaction be to John the Baptist if you met him?
  2. What does repentance mean to you? How does that relate to John the Baptists understanding? In what way is it preparation for God's comping?
  3. John responded to the crowds, tax collectors and soldiers. What would he say to you if you yelled out your occupation?
  4. How was it that what John was saying was considered "good news" (vs. 18)?

    2nd Sunday of Advent - December 09, 2012

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    [00:00:48]  First Reading - Malachi 3:1-4
    [00:01:57]  Second Reading - Philippians 1:3-11
    [00:03:06]  Gospel Reading - Luke 3:1-6
    [00:04:15]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
    [00:21:32]  Blessing and Dismissal

    Questions for reflection on Malachi 3:1-4:
    1. What is your reaction to Malachi's statement about God being a refiner's fire? Is it hopeful? Frighting?...?
    2. What impurities are being burned away by e refiner's fire? In our world? In your life?
    3. What does it mean to be purified/sanctified? Is this done to us, or do we have a part to play in the process? How does that process feel?
    4. Who is the messenger? Who is he preparing the way for?

      First Sunday of Advent - December 02, 2012

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      [00:01:11]  First Reading - Jeremiah 33:14-16
      [00:01:57]  Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
      [00:03:02]  Gospel Reading - Luke 21:25-36
      [00:04:52]  Sermon - Rev. Donald Gray
      [0:23:580]  Blessing and Dismissal

      Questions for reflection on the readings for Advent 1:
      1. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
      2. What does longing for God feel like? How would you explain it to someone?
      3. What emotions arise when you think about the Second Coming of Christ?
      4. How would you prepare yourself if you knew the Second Coming was soon? How might that help you prepare yourself for this Advent?