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TODAY’S SERMON
Every year, on the week before Christmas or close to it, we run into that same line. The angel Gabriel is speaking to Mary and explains the wonder of what is happening to her and to the world. Mary is still trying to take it all in when the angel sums it all up with his final words: “For nothing will be impossible with God.”
The veteran pastor Rick Warren takes this verse very seriously. He decided to open up his dictionary and literally cut out the word impossible. He would say that if the word is not in God’s vocabulary it wasn’t going to be in his. What would it look like to live a life without that word? It would be many things, but perhaps we could offer the word hope as a lovely candidate to fill its place.
According to Gabriel, Mary could have hope because for God, nothing is impossible. As we will see, it is a fearful thing to place our hope in such a God who holds out such possibility in front of us when the backdrop is so stark. Hoping means being vulnerable, and risks the possibility of being disappointed. It is much easier and to look at God and life through the disclaimer, especially this year.
And yet, the angel still speaks to Mary and to us. All of us have felt the twinge of disappointed hope. Today, I look forward to joining together and celebrating our God who is yet faithful and still offers hope that does not disappoint. – In Christ, Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Pete Moon
Scripture guide and questions for the fourth Sunday of Advent: December 14-20
Scripture guide and questions for Christmas Eve and the First Sunday of Christmas: December 21-27
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ALL-AGES ADVENT SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 10:00 AM
Children, youth, and adults are invited to our final Advent Sunday school on Zoom where we will have a brief study of the biblical understanding of the word “Love,” then will break out into our regular classes. This week, wear your favorite crazy Christmas sweater!
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Join us on Zoom this Sunday @ 4:00 pm
Many of us face memories of those no longer with us during the Christmas season, making it a difficult and lonely time of the year. If you are in need of community, hope, comfort, peace, and healing, we invite you to our Service of Remembrance. Zoom link | Details
CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas with CrossPoint premieres online in the morning
Live Outdoor Drive-Through Nativity in front of Reveille, 11:00 am-noon
Lessons and Carols Service premieres online at 5:30 pm
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WELCOME TO WORSHIP
Minister of Adult Ministries Rev. Kelley Lane
PRELUDE
“Salve Regina” by Paul Hofhaimer
Tom Bailey, Organ
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
The Rowe Family
OPENING HYMN
218 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
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CHILDREN’S MOMENT
The Glascott Family
SCRIPTURE READING & SERMON
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 read by Kate Daniel
Luke 1:26-38 read by Rev. Dr. Pete Moon
Story of Hope by Kathy Rainey
Sermon Series: “Fear Not” | Sermon Title: “Why We Yet Have Hope”
VMFA Artwork: Attributed to WORKSHOP OF DIERIC BOUTS THE ELDER, Flemish, ca. 1415-1475, The Annunciation, ca. 1480-90, oil on wood panel
PASTORAL PRAYER
Associate Pastor Rev. Stephen Coleman
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OFFERTORY
“Breath of Heaven” by Amy Grant
Anne Poarch, Vocals
Daniel Banke, Piano
CLOSING HYMN
238 Angels We Have Heard on High (1, 2, 4)
Molly Bouffard, Vocals
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BENEDICTION & POSTLUDE
Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Pete Moon
“Toccata on ‘Veni Emmanuel’ ” by Adolphus Hailstork
Tom Bailey, Organ
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Advent Sunday School @ 10:00 am
Youth Small Groups Jan 3
Youth Music resumes Feb 14
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