First Mennonite Church December 29, 2024 An Icon of Christ’s Surpassing Splendor Text: 2Corinthians 3:7-18 Today is the last Sunday in 2024. The cycle of holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays for this year is over, except if your birthday or anniversary is today or will take place in the next two days. This year brought us … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church December 22, 2024 The Emmanuel When God Seems Far Away Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Depending on who reads the birth story of Jesus, he or she might find some words or phrases that stand out above others. Words such as “engaged,” “unwilling,” “righteous” or “angel,” might remind them of the joy of their … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church December 15, 2024 Advent: Joy, A Costly Gift For every parent, the occasion of the birth of their child is a memorable one. For many, it is unforgettable because of the indescribable joy of seeing the fruit of their love, of receiving a precious gift of a new life to care for … [Read more…]