We arrive at the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon: Midnight Clear As Mud
Morning Prayer: It all seemed so clear back then, O God – angels making announcements, stars showing the way, choirs of heavenly beings. Surely everyone knew how to respond. They all understood their role in the divine drama, or maybe not. Looking back it all seems so clear, but in the midst Mary was perplexed and Joseph befuddled. O God, we want to follow you, to be your loving people. Even when we are perplexed and the way ahead is murky, by your grace and Spirit give us the courage to dance on with you, letting your light be born again and again into our lives and into the world you love. In the name and Spirit of the coming Christ. Amen.
Songs: Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine; In the Bleak Midwinter; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Musicians: Sanctuary Choir, Carol Donahue, organ; Ringtones bell choir; All About Music; various other musicians from First UMC in worship and during the Sharing of Nativity scenes fellowship time
Following Worship: Please join us for a special fellowship time where Nativity sets are shared, along with refreshments and conversation
