"The Christmas Story's Supporting Cast" Sermon Series
During Advent our Sunday morning worship will focus on the minor characters in the Christmas story as told in the opening chapters of The Gospel of Luke.
November 29 – “Zechariah’s Time Out”
Zechariah's story invites us into Advent waiting, reflection, and preparation. It’s a story that invites us to look for God breaking into our lives. It’s a story that invites us to live with expectation.
Luke 1:5-15a; 18-23
December 6 – “Elizabeth’s Long Obedience in the Same Direction”
Elizabeth is a model of patience and perseverance in the face of unanswered prayer. Her story is a lesson in maintaining a posture of hope and staying faithful when the fulfillment of God's promises is delayed.
Luke 1:24-25, 39-45, 57-58
December 13 – “Shepherd Dance”
Each Advent the church invites us to prepare to hear the “good news of great joy for
all the people” once again. Along with the shepherds, we're called to gaze into the manger and be overwhelmed by joy.
Luke 2:8-20
December 20 – A Christmas Drama: “Waiting for the Christmas Guest”
A retelling of the Tolstoy story, "Papa Panov's Special Day". Conrad the cobbler is told in a dream that Jesus will come to pay him a Christmas visit. A number of people show up on Conrad's doorstep, but none of them is Jesus. Or are they...?
Luke 1:46-56
