God is not limited by our prejudices. God is a big god, not a small one limited by our likes and dislikes, preconceived notions and prejudices. When we pray “Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” we are not giving God permission because God n-e-v-e-r needs permission. Instead, we are acknowledging that God’s will w-i-l-l be done on earth and we can either get on board or get run over.
Bible Passage: Luke 4:21-30
This Sunday we had a guest minister, The Rev. Jennifer Sakata.
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Bible Passage: Luke 3:15-22
Anthem Angels of Light By Felix Dorowski Performed by the FFC Chancel Choir
“Wholeness” is to have that peace that the apostle Paul wrote about when he referred to a peace that surpasses understanding. It is a Christ-like peace seen in the Gethsemane’s garden where Jesus finally submitted to “not my will but thy will be done.” It does not come easily, and I believe that there are times when it does not come at all.
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Anthem: The Perfect Prayer Performed by FFC Chancel Choir
Offertory
Our baptism reminds us that there is an Eternal Love that enveloped us before we even knew what love is. This enveloping Love calls us to live into our Baptism to the glory of God.
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Part the Waters / I Need Thee Every Hour Performed by Russel Boulton
The Fourth Gift is an homage. May we strive to humble ourselves and acknowledge that Christ is Lord of all – our possessions, our treasure, and our very lives. May we not go a single day without asking God what we should do, that the Divine guide us in our thoughts and actions. And may we remember that we are nothing more than humble servants in the service of the King of kings.
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Bible Passage: Matthew 2:1-12
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Anthem Good News! By Jay Althouse Performed by the FFC Chancel Choir
In silence, God makes every moment of our ordinary lives holy. God sanctifies even the washing of dishes and taking out the garbage, going to work and working on calculus. There are no real ordinary times or wasted moments under God’s watchful eye. Every moment counts.
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Bible Passage: Luke 2:41-52
Special Music All Things Bright and Beautiful Arr. Richard Shephard
Performed by: On flute: Eva Corona FFC Chancel Bells: Betty Crusen and Laura Racine and the FFC Chancel Choir
On this Christmas Eve, may we sleep peacefully and awake with a new understanding of what it means to be alive…a child of God…claimed in baptism and fed at His Table. May we, like the shepherds, seek the Christ child and find Him. May we, “be not afraid” for we, too, have heard the Good News.
Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-14
2 pm Service
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O Holy Night Performed by Rev. Susan Krummel & Dr. Anni Reinking
5 pm Service
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O Holy Night Performed by Russel Boulton / Silent Night Performed by the congregation, led by Russel Boulton
11 pm Service
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Anthem Good News! By Jay Althouse Performed by the FFC Chancel Choir
Anthem Ave Maria By Sally K. Albrecht Performed by the FFC Men’s Chorus
Anthem Candlelight Carol By John Rutter Performed by the FFC Chancel Choir
But like a good mystery writer who drops clues throughout a story, Luke tells us time and time again that this new age that is about to dawn with the birth of this Child, this new chapter in salvation history, is going to turn the world upside down!
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Bible Passage: Luke 1:39-55
Jesus calls us to something more. He invites us to live bigger lives. He encourages us to live lives fit for a King, the King of Kings and Lord of lords, in the words of Handel’s Messiah.
Bible Passage: Luke 3:7-18
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Anthem Sing Dem Herrn Michael Praetorious Performed by the FFC Chancel Choir
Offertory Prelude in G Francis Linley Performed by Joel Harper
Redeem the Past. Go out into the world returning no one evil for evil or reviling for reviling. Forgive as freely as God has forgiven you. Forgiveness does not mean “forgetting”, it means being freed from the chains and bind you. It means giving up your right to revenge and moving on. It means being respectful and treating others as you want to be treated. It means learning the lessons of the Past, living in the Present, and looking forward to a Future in Christ.
Bible Passage: Luke 2:15-20
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Anthem Every Valley Victor C. Johnson Performed by the FFC Chancel Choir
Offertory In the Bleak Midwinter Performed by the FFC Chancel Bells
