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Reading: Romans 8. 18 – 25 NIVUK  Address: Our age is characterized by anxiety and worry. Hyper-connectivity in a globalized world increases our exposure to  anxiety and worry.  Some people are more prone to anxiety than others.  God will take care of what comes our way in life.  Life is more important than material possessions.  Focusing on the present moment and giv...

Opening Prayers and Lord’s Prayer Reading: Matthew 6. 25 – 34 NIVUK  All age talk: Worrying is a common experience that is not always easy to overcome.  We often worry about trivial things that waste our time and energy.  Jesus wanted people to be free of constant worrying.  Worrying about a job change and how it turned out to be unnecessary.  Jesus advises us to put our w...

Jesus's message regarding the Hebrew scriptures (Old Testament) and the  law and the prophets.   Jesus did not come to abolish these scriptures but to fulfill them.   Jesus' coming rejuvenates the message of the old, not ends it.  Matthew, a Jewish Christian, uses the phrase "to fulfill what was  written through the prophet" 12 times in his gospel.  How the New Covena...

All age talk: ‘the light shines on’ We are in February already!  Candlemas, 40 days after Christmas, not really marked at Trinity URC  The number 40 is special in the Bible, as it represents a significant  period of time (e.g. Noah in the Ark, Moses on Mount Sinai).  The presentation of Jesus in the temple told in Luke's gospel was 40  days after his birth.  Simeon an...

Jesus's message regarding the Hebrew scriptures (Old Testament) and the  law and the prophets. Jesus did not come to abolish these scriptures but to fulfill them. Jesus' coming rejuvenates the message of the old, not ends it. Matthew, a Jewish Christian, uses the phrase "to fulfill what was  written through the prophet" 12 times in his gospel. How the New Covenant, a new relationship wit...

All age talk: Well I’m blessed!’ and ‘Bless you!’  Use of the word "bless" and its variations in the context of Christianity and worship.  Counting one's blessings and giving thanks to God, even on difficult days.  Photographs sent in by members of the congregation during worship.  Sharing our own blessings  Linking to the Beatitudes  The importance of blessings in th...

Address Reflecting on the meaning and use of the word "bless" and "blessings."   The different ways in which the word can be used and the importance of matching words of blessings with actions of blessings.   The experience of blessing a teddy bear at a hospice  Many prophets remind us that blessings cannot be taken for granted and must be matched by actions of blessing.   The...

Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 NIVUK All age talk ‘Are you called to follow?’ "Following" people on social media websites, and how the younger  generation may interpret this differently than older generations. Can you identify these icons? Different social media websites use different terms for following people  (e.g. followers on Twitter, subscribers on YouTube). Does following on social medi...

Talk: ‘What gifts shall we bring?’  The Wise Men are often depicted in Christmas imagery as arriving at the  manger with the shepherds, but they may have arrived later, when Jesus  was a child.  The Wise Men are not named in the reading and little is known about  their origins or how far they traveled.  Gold, frankincense, and myrrh, unusual gifts for a baby.  Th...

Bible reading: Isaiah 60 Verses 1-6 Bible Reading: Matthew 2: 1-12 Epiphany Prayer of Confession Loving God, you guided the wise men to Bethlehem, offering a light for their path, and in faith they responded. Forgive us that all too often we fall short of their example. Gracious Lord, have mercy. You offer us guidance in innumerable ways – through the light of your word, the illumination of your H...

Sermon - Baptism  Similarities between statements in Isaiah and Matthew.  Both passages begin with God declaring that the servant is his chosen one and in whom he delights or is well pleased.  In Isaiah, the servant may be referring to the audience and others in a plural sense.  The servant in Isaiah is described as humble and not war-like.  Reflect on how they can embody...

Reading 1 – Isaiah 42:1-9  All age talk – Who is the servant?  The identity of the "servant" in Isaiah 42.  Initial understanding is that the servant is Jesus.  Uncertainty about the true identity of the servant.  The servant could be the nation of Israel.  The servant could be Jacob, whose nickname was Israel.  Isaiah wrote this passage before Jesus' birth. &nbs...

Reading: Revelation 21.1-6a NIVUK Short Address: ‘God makes new’  How people have celebrated the start of the new year.  A message from a daughter who chose to go to bed instead of celebrating  the new year.  The chaotic nature of recent years and the hope for a better 2023.  People's attitudes towards time can vary based on their mood, age and  circumstances.  A...

Introduction: What’s the time?  Second Sunday of Christmas, 8th day of Christmas  American Samoa and Western Samoa timezones  Saint Jerome and his view on the relationship between Sunday and the "son of God"  The symbolism of eight maids of milking being given as a gift.  Lighting the Christmas Candle   Reading: Ecclesiastes 3.1-13 NIVUK

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The power of words in telling the Christmas story. The four Gospels (Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John) present the story differently. Mark starts by describing Jesus as the Son of God and goes straight into his adult life. Luke puts the story in context of the Roman Empire and focuses on the humility of Jesus and the message of peace. Matthew, with his Jewish background, focuses on the prophecy of Is...

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Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

The manger and stable associated with the birth of Jesus. Was the stable was actually a stable? The stable is often depicted as the lower room of a house or inn. The nativity story has been shared and portrayed in various ways, such as through carols and nativity scenes. Saint Francis is credited as the originator of the nativity scene. Different starting points for telling the Christmas story, su...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...