Encountering the text: We’re at the beginning of a new year. How appropriate that this Sunday’s first lesson from Genesis 1 is about beginnings; the book takes its… read more

Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Preacher to Preacher Prayer Beautiful Savior, the star-promise of your Nativity has drawn us into an Advent journey to your… read more

COLORWhite SCRIPTURE READINGSGenesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 THEME IDEASWe hear God’s word in many ways. In Genesis 1, God speaks and creation begins… read more

Call to Worship #1: L: From the waters of Creation, the earth sprang forth.P: From the waters of a womb, God’s blessed Son was given to us.L: From the waters of a river… read more

Color: WhiteScripture Readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Theme Ideas In the waters of baptism, we die to ourselves and are recreated through the Holy… read more

In the Beginning Genesis 1:1-5 What is your first memory? Some people claim to remember images from infancy; others don’t recall any clear memories before age six or… read more