A Real Christmas
Luke 1:39-55 – Our Savior Lifts Up the Lowly
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP God our Savior, in this cheerful season we can allow ourselves to be weighed down with deadlines and busy schedules and the pressure of perfect celebrations. In the midst of it all…
Luke 3:7–18 – What Should We Do Then?
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, I often allow the stress of this season with all of its earthly deadlines and focus to steal the true joy it should bring. Remind me again today that true,…
Mark 1:1-8 – John’s Preparations for Jesus Prepare Us Too
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord of all, I can sometimes view this time of the year as a hectic time, one that brings more work and extra stress. Refocus my mind and heart today as I…
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 – Help Supply What is Lacking
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, the time of Advent is a time of repentance and preparation for your second coming as we contemplate your first coming. I must confess that I have not always approached…