Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Before the Manger – v2

The story of Christ
long before the manger
the promise of God
long ago, in the prophets
in the ancient scriptures
but more than this
more intimate, personal

The story of two couples
of Elizabeth and Mary
cousins, one older, one so young
each pregnant, afraid, uncertain,
their husbands, trying to understand
the plan God had for them
these babies about to be born

Fathers, Zechariah and Joseph
trying to believe
to be faithful to them
God’s plans for them
needing the angels
to guide, to comfort
to help them along

Long before the manger,
the star’s ascending
the couples’ lives intersecting
helping them remain
faithful to God
each playing their parts
in God’s perfect plan.

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edited September 11, 2019
Before the Manger – v2


December 7, 2009 and December 9, 2009
Before the Manger
Luke 1:26-49
Luke 2:36-38
Acts 2:17-21
Worship Theme: The Inclusiveness of God
sermon, “The Advent Conspiracy: "Three Wise Women"”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH
December 6, 2009
Second Sunday of Advent
part of a series of sermons,
using the Advent Conspiracy

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