As we contemplate the start of a new Christian year next Sunday-- with the beginning of Advent-- I want to tell you about how we spent last Sunday.
The last Sunday of the Christian year is, you might recall, Christ the King Sunday, a time where the focus is on the sovereignty of Christ-- His rule and reign. We had been taking a journey through the Book of Hebrews on our way to Christ the King Sunday, looking for titles and attributes of our High Priest, Son, Heir, and King.
So, as we finally arrived at the big day, we had plenty of art (and Hebrew dance, too) to festoon the occasion. Three of our resident artists worked on their interpretations of "Christ the King" during the service, and all of us (with some able guidance by Christy Fickenscher) contributed to a beautiful mural depicting heavenly worship of our Sovereign Lord.
At the top, right, you see Kevin Payton's work, and at the left, just above, is a beautiful icon by Sonia Flood. Just below is the mural that many of us contributed to, with Darlene Monroe's fiery throne in the center. It was a great day!
Want to see larger, higher resolution images of the art? Please click here.
This coming Sunday is the first one in the Season of Advent-- the beginning of the Season of Light.
As we embark on a new journey, a new Christian year, let me encourage you to begin it with worship and join us next Sunday morning. And don't forget: Our annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols is next Sunday night at 6 PM.
Looking forward to starting a new Christian year with you!
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel...
Pastor Chris
We who formerly delighted in sexual immorality now embrace chastity alone. We who formerly used magical arts dedicate ourselves to the good and self-possessions now bring what we have into a common stock and share with everyone in need. We who hated and destroyed one another and on account of their different manners would not live with men of a different tribe now, since the coming of Christ, live with them intimately. Now we pray for our enemies and try to persuade those who hate us unjustly to comply with Christ's good principles and commands to the end that they may come to share with us the same joyful hope of a reward from God, the ruler of all.
