Advent

Come, thou long expected Jesus

The words of the beloved Hymn by Charles Wesley aptly summarizes our thoughts at this time of the year. As Christmas draws ever closer (with all the frenetic bustle this holiday brings), we remember the Lord’s sacrifice in being born a human and walking among us. All the furniture of the season: manger, shepherds, magi, etc., reminds us of his saving work and at what great cost he redeemed us.

Christians give thanks for the miracle of the incarnation, but we also look forward to his coming again. Let us prepare our hearts and mind for the Christmas feast that we may truly honor him, and through his grace, let us clean our hearts and amend our lives that we may be ready for his second appearing at which He will judge the nations. He came once in humility, bringing us hope and starting His great work. We long for his coming again when he will appear in all His glory, healing the world of all its ills. As we look forward to that day, the church’s prayer has ever been:

Amen, Come Lord Jesus.~Rev 22:20

Pray for our Country and Leaders

In this time of conflict and confusion and change, God remains the same, and He is (as ever) our only true hope. Let us pray for our country and its leaders that they may be filled with Godly wisdom, and that we as a nation would be purified and led into the right path

ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favour and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honourable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogancy, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen . ~BCP 36

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Traditional Worship, Timeless Values

Times change but the Gospel does not. Our worship is rooted by the Gospel message and enriched by centuries of Christian tradition. It is our goal to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints ” (Jude 1:3), strengthen and help one another, and welcome the stranger among us.

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We Pray for all Those Effected by COVID-19

Let us turn to the Lord in these frightening times, for he is our sure hope and protection. And let us diligently pray for all those who suffer from COVID-19 or are in any way afflicted by this crisis.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:6-7

As we daily see the great need of the world, let us purify our hearts and our lives that the Lord may use us to minister to this broken and hungry world.