Greetings Friends!
O Come, O Come Emmanuel – This traditional hymn, translated by J.M. Neale in 1851 and sung during Advent and through the Christmas Seasons, invites God into all aspects of life while reminding us to Rejoice! Stepping into the time of expectant waiting and preparing for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we also remember the promise of Christ's return at the Second Coming. The scriptures we will engage in this season include the ups and downs of life among those who will bring us the joy of the Nativity.
Many of us will choose to fill their days with Hallmark movies, Christmas decorations, and music for various reasons. This season of waiting and preparing ushers us to celebrate once again the birth of Christ, love of God breaking into the world in a new way. The start of Advent also signifies the beginning of the church calendar year. Each week we will share in worship honoring Jesus who in his birth. death, and resurrection ushers in to our every day lives - hope, peace, joy and love.
No matter where this time of the year finds you in your personal life, remember that you are not alone. There is a place for you to share your thoughts, tears, cheers, and times of lament at Zion's. From the Advent Social that will lead us in laughter and meaningful fun to a new Blue Christmas service that will give space to those who need to let go and let God; we will support one another together. Then, be present for our youth as they share the Christmas story in worship! God is with us even now and has blessed us with a loving and faithful community. Walking together into a new calendar year and Christmas celebration, we wait and prepare for Jesus to come to us again.
O come, O King of nations,
bind in one the hearts of all humankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease and be yourself, our King of Peace.
Come, Lord Jesus Come.
In Christ's love,
Pastor Melissa
O Come, O Come Emmanuel – This traditional hymn, translated by J.M. Neale in 1851 and sung during Advent and through the Christmas Seasons, invites God into all aspects of life while reminding us to Rejoice! Stepping into the time of expectant waiting and preparing for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we also remember the promise of Christ's return at the Second Coming. The scriptures we will engage in this season include the ups and downs of life among those who will bring us the joy of the Nativity.
Many of us will choose to fill their days with Hallmark movies, Christmas decorations, and music for various reasons. This season of waiting and preparing ushers us to celebrate once again the birth of Christ, love of God breaking into the world in a new way. The start of Advent also signifies the beginning of the church calendar year. Each week we will share in worship honoring Jesus who in his birth. death, and resurrection ushers in to our every day lives - hope, peace, joy and love.
No matter where this time of the year finds you in your personal life, remember that you are not alone. There is a place for you to share your thoughts, tears, cheers, and times of lament at Zion's. From the Advent Social that will lead us in laughter and meaningful fun to a new Blue Christmas service that will give space to those who need to let go and let God; we will support one another together. Then, be present for our youth as they share the Christmas story in worship! God is with us even now and has blessed us with a loving and faithful community. Walking together into a new calendar year and Christmas celebration, we wait and prepare for Jesus to come to us again.
O come, O King of nations,
bind in one the hearts of all humankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease and be yourself, our King of Peace.
Come, Lord Jesus Come.
In Christ's love,
Pastor Melissa