Archive for December 2020
God Gives Us Hope
Acolyte Adventures The first time I was asked to take on the role of acolyte was on Christmas Eve when I was 12. My family was often assigned as the…
Read MoreLessons & Carols | Sunday, December 27, 2020
Today, we will worship with lessons and carols as we continue our Christmas celebration; a tradition that dates back to King’s College, Cambridge, in 1918. The voices of Simeon and 84-year-old Anna join the chorus today in our Gospel reading, recognizing what God is doing in Jesus.
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Wednesday, December 23
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Pastor Chris Enstad: Human beings are not built for waiting. All of the parts that God has knit together into our bodies speak…
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Tuesday, December 22
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Sherri Swartz: I don’t feel like writing a devotion. I’m not sure I even want to rejoice. I know I don’t want to…
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Monday, December 21
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Eva Perez: In this world without live theatre, Verona Area Community Theatre offered an opportunity for a virtual play. So, naturally, I…
Read MoreRejoice! The Music of Christmas at Good Shepherd
This year’s Christmas Concert will feature Good Shepherd bands, choirs and duets from Jared Stellmacher and former Good Shepherd Director of Worship & Music, Ben Johnston-Urey. They’re teaming up again! The program will include favorites from past concerts and some new soon-to-be favorites. Don’t miss out on this wonderful way to highlight the season through music! You can also watch the concert Christmas Eve morning and Christmas morning at 7 a.m. on Fox 47.
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Sunday, December 20
Each Sunday we share, in place of our story, a portion of the 40th chapter of Isaiah. The people of Israel knew something about collective weariness. In this chapter Isaiah speaks…
Read MoreLivestream Worship | Sunday, December 20, 2020
God keeps the promise made to David to give him an everlasting throne. The angel tells Mary that God will give David’s throne to her son Jesus.
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Saturday, December 19
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Diane Kohrs: Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a town and spend a…
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Friday, December 18
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Brittany Ballweg: Weariness has taken on new meaning during this time as Brittany and Kyle Ballweg, GS members, watch Kyle’s cousin’s family…
Read MoreBlue Christmas 2020
God Speaks I know most of us aren’t taking any or many road trips in these “Covid” times. But one person’s writing recently reminded of some roadside billboards that were…
Read MoreCreate Your Christmas Worship Space
Setting the Table for Christmas As we continue to worship from our kitchen tables, couches, basements, and parking lots, we remember that the Spirit can and does show up regardless…
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Thursday, December 17
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Robin Kerl: I would like to start out my devotional with this Bible verse from 2nd Corinthians 4:8-12. It reads “we are hard…
Read MoreBlue Christmas | December 16, 2020
The holiday season is hard for those whose hearts are hurting. Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Know…you are not alone.
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Wednesday, December 16
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Sarah Iverson: At least one week of my life for the past 10 years has consisted of an experience something like this.…
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