Christmas Sermon Series - “Christ the Savior Is Born”
“Silent Night” was first written in German by Austrian Pastor Joseph Mohr, with music composed by Franz Gruber. The carol was first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, Austria. Legend says the church organ was broken, prompting Gruber to compose a simple guitar accompaniment. Subsequently accompanied by many instruments and translated into many languages, the text paints the picture of the Incarnation. The last phrase is repeated, so in the second stanza we hear it twice: “Christ the Savior is born!” Every word of that phrase is significant, and every line of the Christmas carol describes a Bible truth. We use the beloved hymn to ponder the profound message of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Join us for the Christmas season as we celebrate our series: Christ the Savior Is Born!
In the season of Christmas, our worship follows this pattern:
The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Eve) - Lessons and Carols (December 24)
First Sunday after Christmas - Song of God (December 28)
Second Sunday after Christmas - The Dawn of Redeeming Grace (January 4)
Epiphany Sermon Series - “Identity Revealed”
“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” It is the season when you see Jesus begin his public ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. During Epiphany, you will come to understand that when the true identity of Jesus is revealed, you realize your own true identity as well.
Join us for a new series starting January 11: Identity Revealed
Our worship follows this pattern:
First Sunday after Epiphany - Jesus Is the Christ, the Anointed One (January 11)
Second Sunday after Epiphany - Jesus Is the Lamb of God (January 18)
Third Sunday after Epiphany - Jesus Is the Light (January 25)
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Jesus Calls You Blessed (February 1)
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - Jesus Calls You Salt and Light (February 8)
Transfiguration of Our Lord - Jesus is the Son of God in Glory (February 15)