In those days of Mary and Joseph, Nazareth was a place where “everyone knows your name. It supported a limited amount of people from one small well of water. Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel with news that she would bear a son! Unlike most of the world, including us, Mary’s joy was not limited by the thought that God wouldn’t do such a thing in a place like Nazareth. In this simple, tight-knit community – a place where survival required depending on one another – Jesus would be raised and grow into the teacher he became. This week, we wonder: what joy might we miss because we are looking in the places that are obvious to us, but God is moving in the simplest of places, the simplest of moments, and the simplest of things?
We’ll be live on Facebook on Sunday at 11:00, or you can watch any time on Facebook or YouTube.
Here is some information to help you participate if you join us online:
- Our opening prayer is interactive. This prayer is a moment for us to affirm our faith collectively. Respond, “We are on our way to more joy.”
- The songs are “O Come O Come Emmanuel” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” You can look up the words online and sing along.
- The Bible reading is Luke 1:26-45.
- We invite you to share your prayer requests in the comments. Whether it’s a moment of praise for God’s goodness in your life or a challenge where you hope to see God’s intervention, we want to hear from you. Your sharing is a testament to how God moves in our lives. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.
We’re anticipating this time of worship with you. Get ready for a blessed Lord’s Day Everyone!
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