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The event we anticipated arrived on Thursday. We heralded and praised God for promises kept and for Word made Flesh. But the season of Christmas is NOT over! In fact, it has just begun – with growing and learning and introspection of how God comes into our worlds and breaks …
Love is the last theme in our advent season. Love coming to dwell among us. Love that surpasses all of our expectations. Love that called a young woman in a small town to be the mother of Love Incarnate. Love that caused that young woman to sing praise to God …
This week we proclaim ‘Joy’. The candle we light this week is pink – a break from the somber blue and heavy anticipation of the season. We rejoice that God has kept God’s promises – and we rejoice that this season of waiting is getting shorter. The idea of joy …
This is the full text of the statement that Benjamin Watson released about his thoughts after the grad jury decision in Ferguson, MO was announced. I truly believe that Mr. Watson proclaimed the truth in this statement and I pray that we look to the Gospel for hope as we …
Thanksgiving in the United States occurs this year three days before Advent. One is full of thanks and food. The other is stark and full of expectation. We are not ready. Left to our own devices we move easily and quickly from light into darkness. Thanksgiving gives way quickly to …
In the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection, Monica Cavano entered the church triumphant this morning at 7:55 AM. We give thanks for her life and witness. Her family announces that a time of visitation will be help on Monday December 1 from 7-9pm at Goble Funeral Home, 22 …
Dear friends and family of SOTH, It’s that time of year when the weather impacts travel, work, and yes, worship plans. We will not worship this evening, November 26. Winter storm ‘Cato’ is expected to leave our area with anywhere 6-12 inches of snow – on top of ice. The …
The group Semisonic wrote this lyric – every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end – and as we balance the end and the beginning – we celebrate a triumphant Christ – Christ the King It is a day when we celebrate the reign of God come true in …
Using Your Talents This is the second to last Sunday of the church year. Last week we looked at being prepared for Christ’s coming. This week, we look at how to be disciples of Christ while we wait. And Matthew’s text points us to being good stewards. What is …