Epiphany Sunday
December 28
Where does God send us? And why does God send us there?
God is with us wherever we go and wherever we are. Immanuel/Jesus was himself the very presence of God. God watched over Jesus and God watches over us too.
Joseph learns in a dream that he and Mary need to take their son from Bethlehem to Egypt. To Egypt? Seriously? Jewish slaves begged to get out of Egypt and Moses led them to freedom out of Egypt. They had to get out since King Herod sent out word to kill male children under the age of 2. Then an angel came to Joseph in a dream and said to go to Israel. After going to Israel, Joseph was once again warned in a dream to save Jesus by going to an out of the way place called Nazareth in Galilee.
They went because God sent them to be saved. Where matters less than why.
Where does God send us today? Why does God send us there? How are we saved by going and how does God send us to help and save others?
We hope you’ll join us this Sunday for 10:30 a.m. Worship.
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An Invitation to Worship This Week
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2025
10:30 a.m.
The name Immanuel/Emmanuel means “God is with us.” The incarnation means that God visited us in human form through Jesus. Isaiah foretold the promise of the Messiah. Immanual would arrive. The fourth Sunday in Advent celebrates divine Love. Love came at Christmas with the birth the Christ Child, Jesus.
Joseph stayed faithful to Mary, even with his upset and confusion. Joseph was “with” Mary. God was “with” Joseph when he an angelic visitor came to him in a dream. Joseph faithfully followed divine instructions and gave Mary’s baby the name Jesus. God was with Mary and Joseph. Joseph and Mary were with each other. They both were committed to trusting God. Mary and Joseph were with God to fulfill God’s intentions and purpose for the whole world.
How do we answer when God asks, “Are you with me?” Are we with God in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the world? Are we with God, working together to foster hope, peace, joy, and love with the world? Are we with those who need us most? May we hope and pray that we answer affirmatively to be “with” as God is aways “with” us now and always.
We hope you’ll join us this Sunday for 10:30 a.m. Worship.
All are invited to Christmas Eve Worship at FPC 1793 on Wednesday, Dec. 24th at 5:00 p.m.
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