Category: Christmas Eve

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Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church

Suzanne Miller

In an attempt to catch up from the end of 2010, I offer these images from Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church.  Some are of our youth in the "Living Nativity" they did for the 2nd year.  I just love the outfits!  Others are of the luminaries the kid made during our "Christmas Around the… Continue reading Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church

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Sermon from 1/2/2011: “That’s What Christmas Is All About”

Suzanne Miller

Sermon 1/2/2011 Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-6; Luke 1-2 'That's What Christmas Is All About" In preparing for today's message, I spent time this week reflecting on the Christmas story.  As I thought back to Christmas, I came to a happy revelation about the Christmas Eve lovefeast this year.  I realized how much I enjoy reading… Continue reading Sermon from 1/2/2011: “That’s What Christmas Is All About”

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Comparing Matthew and Luke’s Birth Narratives

Suzanne Miller

These are my musing and notes surrounding the birth narratives as told in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1-2.  They are brief at best.  I spent time comparing and contrasting them, along with Christmas Carols from the Moravian Book of Worship.  These are brief notes, but I did want to share them.  If you find things… Continue reading Comparing Matthew and Luke’s Birth Narratives

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Christmas Eve at RMC 2009

Suzanne Miller

Yesterday was a whirlwind of cider, buns, coffee, candles, and true joy and merriment!  My second Christmas at RMC was even better than last year.  I'll write more soon, including the photos of my decorated buns from all 3 lovefeasts!Check out the Raleigh News and Observer's photos from our 2:30pm Children's Lovefeast.  http://www.newsobserver.com/galleries/gallery/256173.html We made… Continue reading Christmas Eve at RMC 2009