This is my short "Candle Talk" from the 2009 Congregational Christmas Eve Lovefeast at Raleigh Moravian Church. It was held on Sunday, Dec. 20th at 7pm. The Scripture text was: Luke 2:1-20.So the story goes...The night was much like tonight--cold and dark--it was Christmas Eve.[1] The children were in bed fast asleep from a long… Continue reading Congregational Lovefeast "Candle Talk" 2009
Category: Christmas Eve
"It is Blessed to Give AND Receive" (Christmas Eve Congregational Lovefeast Message 2008)
"It is Blessed to Give AND Receive"Christmas Eve Congregational LovefeastSermon from December 21, 2008 7:00pmYear B Luke 2:1-20It's better to give THAN to receive. This phrase is often heard a lot during this time of year:--Stores use it to entice us to spend money and remember the ones we love with gifts.--Charities use it to… Continue reading "It is Blessed to Give AND Receive" (Christmas Eve Congregational Lovefeast Message 2008)
"Waiting" from Meredith College Moravian Lovefeast, 12/2/08
"Waiting"Meredith College Moravian LovefeastDecember 2, 2008Luke 1:26-56;Luke 2:1-20Thank you for inviting me to share with you tonight. I'm excited to be back on Campus sharing in this annual tradition. Being an Angel, A Meredith Angel, myself, I thought it might be interesting tonight to briefly look at the passage that takes place just before the… Continue reading "Waiting" from Meredith College Moravian Lovefeast, 12/2/08
"Risky Business" (11/16/08, Proper 28A/Pentecost +27)
"Risky Business"Proper 28A (Pentecost +27A)Sermon from 11-16-08Matthew 25:14-30; Psalm 90:1-8, 12Please join me in praying the prayer Jesus taught us to pray: The Lord's Prayer (found on page 4 in the Blue Book of Worship if you need to read along). "Our Father, who art in heaven, hollowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy… Continue reading "Risky Business" (11/16/08, Proper 28A/Pentecost +27)