Today’s sermon was geared toward the youth . They gathered and sat on the steps of the altar with Rev. Sara sitting among them. She told them the story of the birth of Jesus and correlated it with how her young daughter envisioned the anticipation of the birth of Christ with that of the upcoming birth of her new sister which Rev. Sara was also expecting at this time.
Today is the last Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation. As the birth of Jesus draws closer we anticipate the hope that the future will bring. The last candle of the Advent wreath which is usually pink or white is lit. Just as with the anticipatory birth of a child, the pink candle represents joy and anticipation of the future.
SCRIPTURES
Micah 5:2-5a
Psalm 80:1-7
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
+If you would like to purchase a
poinsettia for Christmas, the price is $10 and the sign-up sheet is at the rear of the church.+CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE will be held at 6:00p.m. this coming December 24th.
+Pray for the family of Rev. Diane Hill. Diane's mother and sister were in a house fire in Augusta, GA, and are presently in the burn unit of the hospital. Please remember Diane, Annie & Anita Hill in your prayers.
+Thank you
Click to enlarge and read+ January 10, 2010- Vestry following the service.
+January 17, 2010- Annual Parish Meeting following the service.
+Cecil Washington performed in a recent production of Scrooge.
Click to enlarge and read.
+ St, Mark's welcomes the participants of Daughter2Daughter and the Young Lions to our worship service and the Christmas gathering held after the morning service.
Drinking From My Saucer
author unknown
I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow
And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
Haven't got a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough
But I've got loving ones all around me,
and that makes me rich enough.
I thank GOD for his Blessings,
and the Mercies HE's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
and the sun peeped through again.
So LORD, help me not to gripe,
about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
If GOD gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings.
I'm already Blessed enough.
And may I never be too busy,
to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
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