by cbaker | Dec 30, 2020 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVITATION and READING What can I give Him, Poor as I am? If I were a Shepherd I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man I would do my part, Yet what I can I give Him, Give my heart. (In the Bleak Midwinter, st. 6) John 1: 1-5, 14 1 In the beginning was the Word,...
by cbaker | Dec 29, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
Usually, the week between Christmas and New Year’s is a great time for preachers to catch their breath. After the big push to Christmas, there is a few days when things slow down. It’s a time for looking at “The Best of …” lists for best books, movies, tv shows and...
by cbaker | Dec 23, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
Light is tied to the Christmas story in several ways: The Gospel of John points to Jesus Christ as the Light of the world “The True light that illumines everyone” John 1:9 There is the account of shepherds who were keeping watch over the flocks by night when an angel...
by cbaker | Dec 23, 2020 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
December 23, 2020 Dreams of Love Invocation and Reading Like a child love would send to reveal and to mend, Like a child and a friend, Jesus comes. Like a child we may find claiming heart, soul, and mind, Like a child strong and kind, Jesus comes. (“Like a Child”...
by cbaker | Dec 16, 2020 | Pastor's Pondering
We are currently planning to hold several worship options for Christmas eve. We will be offering two virtual worship services online that can be viewed at your convenience. One service will be more focused on the children’s Christmas pageant and the other a more...