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Advent

Called Out – Dec. 13, 2020

December 14, 2020

Hans with a scarf over his head and candlesticks behind him.

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 & John 1:6-8, 19-28 – On the Road to Restoration During Advent the sermon again began with a monologue. This Sunday Hans told the story of a person at the temple who witnessed the questioning of John the Baptist by the Sadducees and Pharisees. Melissa gave witness to activities taking place […]

Called Out – Dec. 13, 2020

Tagged With: Advent, COVID-19, Gospel of John, Hans Linnartz, Isaiah, John the Baptist, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Prophet

Preparing for the Journey – Nov. 29, 2020

December 8, 2020

Janet Fields portraying a woman preparing for a journey in biblical times.

After the scripture was read from Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37, Janet Fields provided a monologue for the first Sunday of Advent. Melissa followed that with a short homily and then invited congregants to participate in the sermon by sharing a story of a journey they prepared for. How do we get ready during this […]

Preparing for the Journey – Nov. 29, 2020

Tagged With: Advent, COVID-19, Gospel of Mark, Isaiah, journey, preparation

Mary: The Paper Doll Project

November 16, 2020

Three life-size depictions of Mary.

This Advent we are delighted to host Carole Baker’s art installation, Mary: The Paper Doll Project. Baker created four life-size Marys representing four Marian visitations from around the world. This exhibit is interactive as the outer garments are interchangeable. You’ll be able to change them, just like a giant paper doll. Baker created the exhibit to explore the universality and particularity of […]

Mary: The Paper Doll Project

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Advent, COVID-19, Mary, Paper Doll Project

Advent wreath making

November 9, 2020

A green wreath with berries and the words inside it, Advent wreath workshop

On Nov 22, from 2-5 we’ll have an Advent wreath making workshop.  We’ll use those wreaths as part of Zoom worship throughout Advent.  We’ll be outdoors, in the circle drive in front of Church of the Good Shepherd. We’ll have six tables each session. Each table can hold one group of 3+, or two smaller groups (couples or singles). Our […]

Advent wreath making

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Advent, COVID-19, workshop, wreath

Adoption – Dec. 22, 2019

January 5, 2020

Melissa preaching at RMC on Oct. 27, 2019

Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25 Even though Joseph is not Jesus’ biological father, Jesus becomes a part of Joseph’s story; the inheritor and adopted child of the whole line of God’s promises. Our story as Christians is also one of adoption. We were destined for adoption as God’s children through Jesus Christ.

Adoption – Dec. 22, 2019

Tagged With: adoption, Advent, Gospel of Matthew, Joseph, Melissa Florer-Bixler

Fulfilled – Filled Up – Dec. 8, 2019

December 8, 2019

Melissa preaching at RMC on Oct. 27, 2019

Isaiah 11:1-10 & Matthew 3:1-12 On this second Sunday of Advent, Melissa told us, “this is a season to be shaken up and shaken out.” Christians have a profound failure to live out the Gospel, but we’re also attuned to our failure. We require outside intervention and Jesus comes through an intervention of love. It’s […]

Fulfilled – Filled Up – Dec. 8, 2019

Tagged With: Advent, Gospel of Matthew, Isaiah, Melissa Florer-Bixler

An Advent Story – Dec. 23, 2018

December 23, 2018

Rachel preaching July 15, 2018

Rachel tells the story of William Kamkwamba, a boy in Malawi whose family faced starvation due to extreme drought. Ultimately a story of resilience and hope, along with creativity and ingenuity, what makes this an Advent story is because of the faithfulness and trust in the midst of incredible adversity. We may be longing for […]

An Advent Story – Dec. 23, 2018

Tagged With: Advent, hunger, Luke, Micah, Rachel Taylor, William Kamkwamba

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