The Magi, the travelers
these ancient astrologers
these students of the stars
they knew Christ had come
the epiphany for them
long before their journey
when they saw His star’s
rising.
This was their moment of
epiphany
for the Magi, the wise men
because they knew Christ’s
path
the way of the Messiah
before they traveled
bringing gifts for infant
Jesus
that would foreshadow His
life.
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They knew His path – v4
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2018
Epiphany,
Baptism
January 6,
2018
drawn to
Bethlehem
January 6,
2018
arriving in
Bethlehem
January 6,
2018
speaking from
heaven
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renamed January 6, 2018
to claim His
Son
January 6,
2018
claiming His
Son
January 6,
2018
an image of
the Christ
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January 6, 2018
their joy
overflowing - v2
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name January 6, 2018
their joy
overflowing – 2
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2018
their joy
overflowing
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alternate name January 6, 2018
a glimpse of
Christ’s true nature
January 6,
2018
evoking His
true nature
January 7,
2018
Epiphany
Sunday
(Matthew
2:1-12 NIV
Luke 2:22-40
NIV)
Baptism of the
Lord Sunday
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Psalm 29
(Complete Jewish Bible)
Mark 1:4-11
(The Voice)
Reaffirmation
of Baptism
and sermon “Water
Birth…”
text
video
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
sermon blog
meditation
blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany
January 6,
2018
Baptism of the
Lord Sunday
January 7,
2018
&
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They knew His path – v3
edited January 5, 2018
gifts of the Magi- v2
January 5, 2018
gifts of the Magi
edited January 5, 2018
scholars of the stars – v3
edited January 20, 2015
They knew His path – v2
edited January
15, 2015
scholars of
the stars – v2
January 14,
2015
They knew His
path
January 14,
2015
scholars of the
stars
Worship Theme:
Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12
NIV
Luke 2:22-40
NIV
Epiphany
Sunday
Children’s
Message
Mystery box
-
Winnie
the Pooh security blanket
-
borrowed
from Nolan Howes
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
communion
sermon “I
Could Have Had A V-8. . . “
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation
blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany
Sunday
January 4,
2015
&
Worship Theme:
New Year
Ecclesiastes
3:1-12 NIV
Revelation
21:1-6 NIV
Epiphany of
the Lord Sunday
sermon “A Year
in Review
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of
Thanksgiving
we thank you
Lord – v7
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Epiphany of
the Lord Sunday
December 28,
2014
&
John 1:1-14
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-2,
10-11
4th
Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon
Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of Advent
– “I was there…”
dramas by Ross
Olson
sermon/message
– “The Shepherd”
as
performed by and worship led
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Advent wreath
lighting
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve
Service
December 24,
2014
&
Luke 2:1-7
(KJV)
4th
Sunday of Advent
Advent Sermon
Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
Voices of
Advent – “I was there…”
dramas by Ross
Olson
sermon/message
– “The Innkeeper”
(as
performed by Doris DeRespino
with
Madison Robinson
and
Shanequa Foss as the daughters)
children’s
message
-
understanding
time
by Julie
Stites
Prayer of
Thanksgiving –
we thank you
Lord – v6
worship led by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
4th
Sunday of Advent
December 21,
2014
&
Matthew
1:18-25
3rd Sunday of
Advent
Advent Sermon
Series: The Voices of Advent, “I was there…”
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)
Prayer of
Thanksgiving –
we thank you
Lord – v4
worship led by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
3rd 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)
Prayer of
Thanksgiving –
we thank you
Lord – v2
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 –
Luke 1:19-20a
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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