Messenger (Page 45)

Messenger (Page 45)

December 3, 2013

by Rev. Julie G. Hutson A Reflection on Genesis 9: 1-17 Promises, promises…..is the phrase we often hear, and that is exactly what this portion of Genesis is all about.  It is about the covenant God made between God and humanity and every living creature, for all future generations.  And of course, the promise is that “never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters…

December 2, 2013

by Steve Olson …a storm is threatening , my very life today, if I don’t get some shelter, oh I’m gonna fade away” I’ll admit it. I like storms. I like the way the clouds have such texture, the way the wind pushes them across the sky, always in a hurry. There is much to respect in storms of course. Much of our battle with storms may in fact stem from a lack of respect.…

December 1, 2013

Advent Hymn – Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah Text: Wayne L. Wold  Music: Yiddish folk tune Light one candle to watch for Messiah:         let the light banish darkness.         He shall bring salvation to Israel,         God fulfills the promise. Light two candles to watch for Messiah:         let the light banish darkness.         He shall feed the flock like a…