In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch
over their flock by night Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the
glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel
said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great
joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior,
who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you:
you will find a child wrapped in bands of
cloth
and lying in a manger.’
And suddenly there
was with the angel
a multitude of the
heavenly host, praising
God and saying,
‘Glory to God
in
the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among
those
whom he favors!’
When the angels had left them
and gone into heaven, the shepherds said
to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem
and
see this thing that has taken place, which
the
Lord has made known to us.’ So they went with
haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the
child
lying in the manger. When they saw this,
they made known
what had been told them about this child;
and all who heard it
were amazed at what the shepherds told them.
But Mary treasured
all these words and pondered them in her
heart. The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all they had
heard and seen, as it had been
told
them
Luke 2:8-20
“Wake the neighbors, tell
the children!”;
“Tell all the people”, or
so you would expect
for this special, singular
news;
“The Messiah has come!”
The birth of the Messiah,
that night
in the Town of Bethlehem,
told instead to the
laborers
in the field, working the
third shift.
The overnight laborers,
watching over
their flocks by night
they were visited by the
angel
with the very Good News.
He who would be the Good
Shepherd,
the heir of David,
the shepherd make King
Revealed to shepherds in
the field.
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edited December 9, 2014
To the Laborers Told – v2
November 4, 2007
To the Laborers Told
&
edited December 9, 2014
The Birth Announcement – v2
November 4, 2007
The Birth Announcement
&
Isaiah 11:1-9
Matthew 1:18-24 (Joseph)
Luke 1:26-38 (Mary)
&
Matthew 1:18-25
3rd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Joseph”
(as performed by Raymond A. Foss who,
like Joseph,
is an step-father and adoptive
father)
children’s message
– mystery box –
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
&
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Mary”
(as performed by Shyanne Foss,
who, like Mary, is 14 years old)
children’s message
– mystery box – spool of
thread and cloth and needles
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
we thank you Lord – v2
by Raymond A. Foss
communion
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
&
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Sacred Dance Introit
Michael W. Smith’s
“Intro and Prepare Ye the Way”
from his New Hallelujah album
Advent wreath lighting
Prayer of Thanksgiving –
by Jeanie Goode
Luke 1:19-20a
children’s message
– mystery box –
envelope with note
Voices of Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross Olson
sermon/message – “Angel Gabriel”
(as performed by Terry Pettengill)
worship led by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014
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