• Two diagonal rows of three purple figs are arranged against a white background. Another fig half is cut open, displaying a red and white interior filled with seeds. Image via Pixabay.

    See Greater Things

    John 1:43-51 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow me.’ Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip

  • A close-up picture of a bright green blade of grass covered in water droplets. A vibrant black and red ladybug can be seen along the top part of the blade of grass near the upper right corner of the image. Image via Pixabay.

    The Beloved

    Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he

  • A single star that is part of a string of Christmas lights is illuminated on a dark snowy night. Snow has collected on the edges and some of the corners of the star, as well as the branch from which the star hangs. The background of the image is dark and out of focus, but orange balls of light are visible that seem to indicate that are lights are lit in the vicinity. Image via Pixabay.

    Read the Label

    * We were having some difficulties with our screen sharing on Sunday, so please excuse the sporadic sermon interruptions! Luke 2:22-40 When the time came for their purification according to

  • Four candles of various sizes, heights, and colors are lit in a dark room. Only the two candles in the foreground are in focus. They are cream-colored taper candles. The candles in the background are wider and colored red and gold. Image via Pixabay.

    Love

    Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was

  • Four short candles sit in a horizontal row amidst a holiday tableau. Three of the four candles are lit, and they are each a different color. From left to right, the candles are white, orange, gray, and a green-brown. The candles are surrounded by sprigs of faux holly, pinecones, and shiny silver tiles/stones. The background is a deep red.

    Joy For the World

    Luke 1:46-56 And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.