Special Music – Away in a Manager
This is a special musical presentation of Away in a Manger by the Faith Bells of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan
Worship Folder December 24, 2018 4pm
Salvation to All “Good news” is a familiar phrase for Christians, but in the world outside the bible the Greek word we translate as “bringing . . . good news” (Luke 2:10) was used to announce a new emperor. The Emperor Augustus commands that the world be counted, and those with the least...
Worship Folder December 23, 2018
Being Recognized, Encountering Christ Often called the visitation, the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth is full of joy, recognition, gratitude, and blessing. Luke immediately follows the annunciation with Mary’s journey to visit Elizabeth, who gives this unmarried pregnant girl not only a safe haven but also the first glimpse of...
Worship Folder December 16, 2018
No More Business as Usual Lutherans looking for gospel may hear John the Baptizer’s preaching as primarily law. It can be difficult to reconcile his fire-and-brimstone style with the joy that traditionally belongs to the third Sunday of Advent. Yet despite John’s harsh words for the crowds, the people seem...
Special Music – O Come, O Come Emmanuel
This is a special musical presentation by the Faith Lutheran Joyful Noise Handbell Choir and flute soloist Gwenn Kadrofske.
Special Music – Who Would Send a Baby
This is a special musical presentation of Who Would Send a Baby by the Faith Lutheran Chancel Choir.
Worship Folder December 9, 2018
Your Kingdom Come on Earth Luke sets the preaching of John the Baptist clearly in the midst of the political and religious environment of his day. We are told the names of the emperor, governor, and other political rulers of the day. They are the ones who are supposed to...