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Luke 2:22-40When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.' And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.'There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Maybe you've seen this poem by Howard Thurman that seems, in the last few years to, appropriately, make its rounds on social media in the days after Christmas. Thurman was a Black American theologian, philosopher, writer, civil rights leader, born at the end of the 19th Century. He wrote a poem called The Work of Christmas Begins. It goes like this:When the song of the angels is stilled,when the star in the sky is gone,when the kings and princes are home,when the shepherds are back with their flocks,the work of Christmas begins:to find the lost,to heal the broken,to feed the hungry,to release the prisoner,to rebuild the nations,to bring peace among the people,to make music in the heart.That's a lot of work, don't you think? It's a reality-check, for sure. Frankly, it's kind of a holiday buzz kill. It's feels like a bah humbug moment, for anyone still basking in the glow of Christmas with fun plans for New Year's Eve tonight. It makes me think of those people who already have their Christmas decorations packed up and put away. (You know who you are.)But it makes me think of Simeon and Anna, in this morning's Gospel for the First Sunday of Christmas, too. These sages of the synagogue who are hip to what Jesus was really all about.This morning… the Holy Family… Jesus, Mary and Joseph, are doing their thing as faithful Jews in their day and age: it's been eight days since his birth, so they've made their way to Jerusalem, for the required rituals of purification and for the baby's dedication at the temple. They've brought their simple, customary sacrifice of some birds – two turtledoves or a couple of pigeons – nothing of much value, unless you're a young, peasant couple in First Century Palestine. And while they're likely still tired from all of their recent travels and still shocked and surprised and trying to make sense of all that had already happened in their lives in the last week or so – those angels, that manger, the shepherds, and all the rest – and still living into what it means to be brand new parents and hopefully finding some joy in all of that … along comes this old guy in the temple, claiming to have been guided there by the Holy Spirit, saying all kinds of craziness about Jesus and to his parents; nothing altogether new that they hadn't already heard from the angels or wondered about in Bethlehem, but still crazy, nonetheless.Simeon wandered in off the street, looked at Jesus – this baby he'd never met – and claimed to be seeing, in him, the salvation of God … a light for revelation to the Gentiles … and glory to the people of Israel. And while all of that's a tall order in-and-of itself, then comes the real kicker … the Howard Thurman, buzz-kill, bah humbug, reality-check, “Work of Christmas” kind of moment.Simeon takes his eyes off of Jesus, turns his attention to the young parents, and says to Mary that her child is “destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel” and that this sweet little baby Jesus is going to “be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed” and that a sword would – somehow, someway – pierce the soul of Mary, because of it.Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. Bah Humbug.But seriously… This shouldn't be news to us and may not have been all that surprising to Mary, really. She may never have been able to guess the details or predict the future of how it was all going to pan out, but Simeon was just another in a line of prophets and angels to let Mary know Jesus was destined for something big – that he was going to save his people from their sins, and whatnot.So we have to wonder… like Mary must have wondered… what Simeon's words announced… and what Howard Thurman's words mean to inspire: What's the point? What happens now? What do we do next about this “good news of great joy for all people?” What is the work of Christmas that Jesus' birth and life meant to instigate?Are we doing the work of Christmas if there's still no peace in Israel and Palestine?Are we doing the work of Christmas if God's creation groans under the weight of our pollution and misuse?Are we doing the work of Christmas if 44 million people in the US are food insecure?Are we doing the work of Christmas if people of color are still imprisoned more often and for longer sentences than white people for the same crimes?Are we doing the work of Christmas if we still spend and invest more on war than on healthcare? Are we doing the work of Christmas if it's all and only about the trappings and traditions we've created to make it all rhyme like a poem, sound like a song, sparkle like the lights on a tree, or shine like the candles we held to sing about silent, holy nights? Or about babies, tender and mild, sleeping in heavenly peace? (None of that sounds very much like the piercing sword Simeon was yapping about just eight days later in Jerusalem.)But, speaking of candles … I didn't come here just to rain on your New Year's Eve parade. Howard Thurman wrote another Christmas poem that's full of as much hope as “The Work of Christmas” is full of challenge. It goes like this:I will light Candles this Christmas:candles of joy despite all the sadness,candles of hope where despair keeps watch,candles of courage for fears ever present,candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,candles of love to inspire all my living,candles that will burn all year long.My prayer for these remaining days of Christmas, for this New Year's Eve, and for every day of the year ahead is that we'll be honest, deliberate, and faithful about what the work of Christmas looks like. That it's not always clean and neat and tidy. But that it's hard and holy a lot of the time, too. And that it's our work to do – that it requires something of us – as recipients of and in grateful response for the gift of grace that has come in Jesus. And that if we can't … or when we won't … or if we refuse … or when we don't … we'll at least light a candle maybe … to remind ourselves and to let others see that the work of Christmas can't be packed up or put away; that it may never be complete on our watch; but that the light of God's love in Jesus, always shines in the darkness of this world, and the darkness will never overcome it.Amen. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year.

23.12.31 "The Work Of Christmas Begins" By Rev. Kyle Roggenbuck by First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

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Good Shepherd Naperville's LJ Martin, Quinn Farrell, and Ryan Hammer join the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the significance of pausing amidst the holiday rush to appreciate its essence, discovering purpose through music and worship, and they share a special performance previewing songs that will be featured at Good Shepherd Naperville's 14th annual Encounter Christmas event on December 14th and 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas Begins 

EXTRA! EXTRA! Dave, Shane, and Russell ARE BACK BABY with a brand new episode of the DQP Weekly. They have correspondence! They have Headlines! They Have Recommendations, and a brand new Christmas game! 

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Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Cummins Ministerial Intern Lóre Stevens, and Rev. Arif Mamdani invite you to Christmas morning at church, where our worship leaders will be gathered by the fire opening presents together—presents we are gifting to ourselves and to the church as we work to bring the spirit of these winter holidays into the day-to-day of our lives all throughout the year. Music for Gathering- For Each Child That's Born- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (:24) Words of Welcome and Story- Rev. Arif Mamdani (1:09) Singing Together- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (7:58) Prayer and Meditation- Lóre Stevens (10:09) Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Arif Mamdani (12:25) Offertory- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout Reading- Relentless by Sean Parker Dennison- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (14:42) Giving and Receiving Gifts- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Lóre Stevens, and Rev. Arif Mamdani (17:47) Singing Together- Say Amen- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (41:07) Benediction- Now the Work of Christmas Begins by Howard Thurman- Lóre Stevens (42:58) Music for Going- Where You Go I Will Go, Beloved by Shoshana Jedwab- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout  

The Work of Christmas Begins, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Epiphany 2023 A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 1:14, Luke 1:38.This Epiphany, we will seek to rediscover and recommit to the values and principles that are at the heart of the Christmas story. Values including love, compassion, peace, and justice. What if Christmas is not just a one-time event? but a continual process of striving to live out these values and make the world a better place. This Sunday, Is there a “YES” inside of us? Can we bring that positive attitude into all of our interactions with others? By changing the words we live by, we have the potential to change our own lives and the world around us.About the Series, Epiphany 2023: Are we rediscovering and recommitting to the values and principles that are at the heart of the Christmas story? These values include love, compassion, peace, and justice. What if Christmas is not just a one-time event, but a continual process of striving to live out these values and make the world a better place. This involves actively seeking out opportunities to serve others, showing kindness and understanding, and working towards creating a more just and peaceful society.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:god, word, world, felt, love, mary, carry, heart, dwells, day, year, magi, playground, people, epiphany, live, friends, continues, gift, plate, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

Rick Shonkwiler from the Center for Christian Leadership and 'Find Your Next Minister' joins us again to share a message about where we can put our focus as we approach the celebration of Christmas. Enjoy the message and have a great week!

Heidi Pyper, one of the directors of the Upper Valley Women's Choir, talks about the choir's upcoming Christmas concert.

Ed and Jam are back with first of five Christmas podcasts! But wait! Dude, where's my donkey? No shepherds? No angels? No yonder star?That's because we're in John's Gospel and we go right back to the beginning, way further back than you thought possible!Plus Liz (Anna Boon) interviews with John (Cameron Potts).More fun facts, and a new feature called Jam on John. It's all happening!Music from Slugs and Bugs Christmas album.Support the show

Ed and Jam are back with first of five Christmas podcasts! But wait! Dude, where's my donkey? No shepherds? No angels? No yonder star?That's because we're in John's Gospel and we go right back to the beginning, waaaay further back than you thought possible.Plus Liz (Anna Boon) interviews with John (Cameron Potts).More fun facts, and a new feature called Jam on John. It's all happening! Music from Slugs and Bugs Christmas album.75% of under 5's attend a church toddler group! What an exciting opportunity!We've produced a toddler Christmas story, with STICKERS! Which introduces little ones to the Christmas story.It is available now from the Good Book Company. Buy it here.Support the show

The DSC Show for Thursday 12/1/2022: On today's show we cried our eyes out during Day 1 of our 12 Days Of Christmas, we called on the Celebrity Death Czar to make two rulings, and we played Boyer VS The Team with a special guest player!

Preaching text: Luke 4:14-21

This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migrations Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy.  The podcast opens the new year with a request to consider how our biblical and national founding narratives offer us an opportunity to reconsider how we as individuals and a nation should respond to asylum seekers fleeing danger in their homelands.The biblical narrative stories can be found in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 2:1-19.The TRAC data base from Syracuse University provided the information on the 22,068 individuals in detention.  See: https://trac.syr.edu/immigration/detentionstats/pop_agen_table.htmlThe American Immigration Council's report on individuals in detention and the number of unaccompanied minors in detention can be found at: “Rising Border Encounters in 2021: An Overview and Analysis” See: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/rising-border-encounters-in-2021The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights provided the number of over 70,000 individuals trapped in Mexico under the MPP, the stories of the children cited in the podcast, as well as additional stories of children trapped in dangerous situations under these policies.  See:  https://www.theyoungcenter.org/mpp-harms-childrenThe National Immigrant Justice Center documents that thousands more have been denied the opportunity to apply for asylum by the continued implementation of the Title 42 program and expansion of the MPP program. “NIJC Condemns The Biden Administration for Reinstating The Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP).  See: https://immigrantjustice.org/press-releases/nijc-condemns-biden-administration-reinstating-migrant-protection-protocols-mpp (October 15, 2021).Marilynne Robinson, in her essay in “Old Souls, New World,” discusses the democratic principles fostered by many of the Puritans coming to New England in What Are We Doing Here? Essays, (NY, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2018), 274, 291-92.The Walter Brueggemann quote can be found in his book, The Land: Place as Gift, Promise and Challenge in Biblical Faith (Minneapolis, Fortress Press, 2002), 10, as cited in Craig B. Mousin, “Constantine's Legacy: Preserving Empire While Undermining International Law,” 389: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3960335Rev. Ted Conklin's full poem, “Displaced Person” was cited in an Advent meditation by the Rev. Thomas N. Mousin, “Keeping Advent, Saturday, December 11, 2021” at:  https://thomasmousin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Keeping-Advent-December-11-2021.pdfThe full poem of Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman's, “The Work of Christmas Begins” can be found at:  https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/now-the-work-of-christmas-begins/ACTION STEPPonder anew how we can offer hospitality to those seeking safety in this new year and then follow Rev. Drs. King and Thurman: go forth to “find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner.”  We will be providing additional information on other action steps in subsequent podcasts. 

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11 & Matthew 4:18-22 Sermon - Now the Work of Christmas Begins

The Work of Christmas Begins

Pastor Erik preaches on the Christmas story: beginning with creation, turning with the birth Christ, and continuing in our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/south-canyon-lutheran/message

This weekend on The Chosen People, Mitch Glaser and Robert Walter explain why Christmas begins in the book of Genesis. So as we celebrate this special day, we'll be focusing our attention on the One who brings salvation and the hope of everlasting life!

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CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH CHRIST! Five Glorious Facts Christmas Reveals about Christ: 1. He was our RELIEVER - A Gracious Substitute Hebrews 2:9 Ezekiel 18:20 Romans 3:11 2. He was our PIONEER - A Singular Trailblazer Hebrews 2:10 3. He was our Sanctifier - A Loving Brother Hebrews 2:11 2 Corinthians 5:21 Philippians 3:14 4. He was our CONQUEROR - A Living Victor Hebrews 2:14 John 14:19 5. He was our MINISTER - A Sympathetic High Priest Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 4:15-16

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Cry Me a River's 25 Days of Christmas begins! The guys welcome in new LSU head coach Brian Kelly and Dan is more excited about it than Trox.LSU basketball is rolling, yet gets no respect. Saints still suck.

Coffee ☕️ And Conversation Rays Of Hope From GABC Christmas Begins Luke 2 verse 11

Coffee ☕️ And Conversation Rays Of Hope From GABC Christmas Begins Luke 2 verse 11

The Work of Christmas Begins!!: Luke 4 , Romans 10:15

Mel Gibson returns to screen in the very R Rated Fatman. He's a "realistic" version of Jolly St. Nick... does it work? We review it. We also discuss what's new in the Streaming Wars! HBOmax is bringing it all to their streaming platform! Also, Chapter One of "The War For Christmas" begins on this very episode. Be sure to stick around till the end!

Sunday December 6, 2020

Chris Jackson and Gregory Moreland-Tuhn highlighted some top performers from the weekend, talked about the No. 25 football team in the Bay Area and more.

This week we begin our Advent series - A Thrill of Hope. At its core Christmas is all about hope. It's about hope in an ancient promise that can be traced all the way back to the Garden of Eden. From the moment that Adam and Eve sinned, God initiated a plan to redeem his humanity. We find hope in the curse. That hope is still true for us today.

Nathan owes Rebecca a huge apology for something he never understood until this past weekend! Plus, does the Christmas season really begin as soon as Halloween is over & this is Rebecca's FINAL week of her twenties!

This week, Pastor Matt Adair preaches out of Isaiah 7:10-16 as part of our Christmas preaching series. Interested in Christ Community Church? Learn more at www.christ-community.com/ Have a question about this message? Ask it here: www.christ-community.com/contact-us/

Christmas Eve Service 12-24-19 "Christmas Begins With Christ" from Dennis Jones

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Christmas BEGINS on Christmas Day - Pearcing Truth Christmas The 2nd Annual Pearcing Truth Christmas Extravaganza Show Preview! Listen to this entire episode of the Mike Church Show Here! BIOGRAPHY Mike Church Biography – “Too Catholic For Satellite Radio” In May of 2015, Chris Ferrara wrote a bio pic essay on a talk-radio host who was then completely unknown to Catholic, talk-radio fans. The Mike Church Interview: A Remarkable Conversion to Tradition Changes the Face of Political Talk Radio Featured Chris wrote of me back then, words that were too kind but serve as a basis for this biography. Indeed, over the past year or so Mike Church has emerged as the only traditionally Catholic conservative in talk radio today, anywhere in the world. And I mean traditional. Not only during my appearances on the show, but now thematically, Mike has turned the longest running political talk show on Sirius Radio into an unabashed presentation of the Social Kingship of Christ, traditional Catholic moral teaching, and even the traditional Latin liturgy as the solution to what is evidently otherwise a terminal civilizational crisis. I have been invited on the show numerous times to defend all of these things explicitly, to speak of the one true Church, and even to call upon conservative Protestants to enter the Church if they are serious about saving our nation and our civilization. From there, on October 26, 2015, my 13 year run on Sirius Satellite Radio came to a close when my contract was not renewed. Chris would follow the above bio with an updated one titled, The Mike Church Show – Too Catholic For Satellite Radio. MIKE CHURCH BIOGRAPHY FACTS Born, February 2nd, New Orleans Begun talk-radio in 1992, WSLA, Slidell LA, I have been off air a total of 7 months since. Launched the Sirius Satellite Radio service as its FIRST – LIVE talk-show on 10 March, 2003. Promoted to Morning Drive on the SiriusXM Patriot Channel, May 2009, the 3rd most listened to show on the platform From July 2007 – present, founded Founding Father Films, wrote, produced, narrated and directed 9, full length audio features, two that made it to DVD! Returned to the Roman Catholic Church’s Tridentine Mass and Tradition in 2013. Consecrated to Our Lady via de Montfort’s formula in December 2014. I had been planning for SiriusXM to “whack me” since 2012 and had laid the structural groundwork for the next step in my career: launching the Veritas Radio Network and The CRUSADE Channel. On November 1st, 2015, in a video webcast for the press, I announced the VRN and that on November 15th, the Mike Church Show would be silent no more and would return to the air, this time on a platform custom built for LIVE talk radio.

Luke 2:41-46; Psalm 63:8; Luke 2:48 1. WHO Lost Jesus? – Those We Least Expect Luke 2:43; 1 Corinthians 10:12 2. WHERE Can We Lose Jesus? – In the Midst of a Religious Ceremony Luke 2:41; Psalm 37:23,24 3. HOW May We Lose Jesus? – We Just Assume He's With Us Luke 2:44-46; Psalm 34:18

Christmas Begins in the Dark Rev. John P. Sartelle Sr. Isaiah 8:20–9:7 (12/8/19)

This weekend Bob starts his countdown to Christmas with memories of times past. For many people, this time of the year is NOT easy. Perhaps the loss of a loved one, bad memories, or even loneliness is making this a particularly difficult time for you. Bob urges us to stop, reflect, and rethink this most unique time of the year, so you can find hope and joy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/support

Disney fans rejoice! The holidays have begun at Walt Disney World, a popular Villains event returns to Magic Kingdom and new year events are returning to Disneyland Resort. That and so much more on this episode. PODCAST CLASS: Learn how to podcast. Get FREE info here. https://youcanpodcastnow.net/free COMMUNITY: Join the DCTC community and be rewarded including early episode releases. https://tinyurl.com/y97k6jem Website - http://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/dizneyctc Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/dizneyctc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DizneyCTC/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/DizneyCTC Podcast Course - https://youcanpodcastnow.net/free

Emma continues our Christmas Begins series and...

Sermon delivered by Intern Minister Zsolt Elekes on December 30, 2019. Zsolt shares his thoughts about the importance of the Christmas story and the importance of continuing to do the work usually done just around Christmas. The theme for December is what it means to be a people of mystery. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections

Luke closes out our Christmas Begins sereies and shows us how God turns....

Luke closes out our Christmas Begins sereies and shows us how God turns...

Emma continues our Christmas Begins series and...

It's not enough to simply go to a Church, in order to grow...

It's not enough to simply go to a Church, in order to grow...

A brand new series has started and so has the Christmas season...

A brand new series has started and so has the Christmas season!

This podcast was created to share our love of the holidays, year round, with you. Episode 1.8 begins the Christmas preparation season for our family and probably for yours! Enjoy the Christmas season with us with this first Christmas 2018 episode where we discuss traditions, decorating, shopping tips, and the major holidays in December! Join us by listening to this episode and by following us on the below social media sites: Twitter: @holiday_moons Instagram: @holidaymoons Facebook Page and Group: holidaymoons Website: randalmoon.wixsite.com/holidaymoons HolidayMoons was created because we love and celebrate holidays throughout the year, and we want to share our love with you. Holidays have always been important to our family, as a time to gather and enjoy the season together. This doesn't just include the actual holiday day, but also includes the preparation and planning ahead of time. It includes decorating, going to festivals and events, watching related TV shows and movies, listening to seasonal music, cooking and eating, seasonal shopping, and best of all, enjoying how others, like you, have celebrated too. Our vision for our content is to bring holiday celebrating for you to the next level, regardless of where you starting - from a first time celebrant to a seasoned veteran. It begins with our family, four Moons, who dreamed of starting something completely new. Together we established HolidayMoons, a company dedicated to serving up great holiday content for you. To learn more, browse through our site or contact us directly.

This podcast was created to share our love of the holidays, year round, with you. Episode 1.8 begins the Christmas preparation season for our family and probably for yours! Enjoy the Christmas season with us with this first Christmas 2018 episode where we discuss traditions, decorating, shopping tips, and the major holidays in December! Join us by listening to this episode and by following us on the below social media sites: Twitter: @holiday_moons Instagram: @holidaymoons Facebook Page and Group: holidaymoons Website: randalmoon.wixsite.com/holidaymoons HolidayMoons was created because we love and celebrate holidays throughout the year, and we want to share our love with you. Holidays have always been important to our family, as a time to gather and enjoy the season together. This doesn’t just include the actual holiday day, but also includes the preparation and planning ahead of time. It includes decorating, going to festivals and events, watching related TV shows and movies, listening to seasonal music, cooking and eating, seasonal shopping, and best of all, enjoying how others, like you, have celebrated too. Our vision for our content is to bring holiday celebrating for you to the next level, regardless of where you starting - from a first time celebrant to a seasoned veteran. It begins with our family, four Moons, who dreamed of starting something completely new. Together we established HolidayMoons, a company dedicated to serving up great holiday content for you. To learn more, browse through our site or contact us directly.

A sermon preached by Dennis Perry on Christmas Eve 2017 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.

A sermon preached by Dennis Perry on Christmas Eve 2017 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.

Christmas in Cornithians

Welcome to Podcast #12.   ~Morning Notes brings you "Facing Life", a reflective piece. ~All About People talks about "Desire" - the good side.  ~A Time for Rhyme gives you a fun little poem called "Intend." ~And Internet Church offers Christmas Begins.  The music you'll hear underneath this one is by my friend Richard Huggins and offered with his permission.   Be sure and check out my website at pmichaelbiggs.com  

During a surprise trip with their mother to New York City, Wiki McCoy and her older brother Blaze are mysteriously transported inside an immense Christmas village display with no clue on how to get out.

Kings Chaplaincy assistant Tansley Jordan discusses how the work of Christmas now begins.

  Matthew 1:18-25  

Jesus Emmanuel – God is with us!

No one enjoys waiting - especially kids the day before Christmas! For many folks in the Old Testament, they waited their entire lives to see the fulfillment of God's promised Messiah. It wasn't until 2,000 later that this promise was fulfilled when God sent His Son Jesus to be born in Bethlehem. God's timing is perfect (Galatians 4:4) and He always keeps His promises. But often times it requires waiting. Listen as Scripture teaches us how to wait ... because there is another Christmas to come! ACT II awaits us!

In this message we’ll look at the prophets’ and the Gospel’s declaration of Jesus as the source of peace.  We’ll be challenged by Scripture to be filled with the Holy Spirit that produces peace in our lives and to actually pursue peace by asking and thanking God for it. 

Matthew chapter 1 begins with Jesus' genealogy. But it’s actually anything but boring as there are some scandalous people mentioned in Jesus’ family tree. We’ll briefly uncover the dirt on Tamar, Bathsheba, Rahab, and Ruth. Through these people that are mentioned we learn that God’s plans are bigger than our mistakes, that God is more concerned about our future than our past, and He’s invited us to become part of his family tree.

It's Christmas in September when Hallmark drops a partial Countdown to Christmas Movie list! Liz and Amber are super excited as fandoms collide in the casting news. They also review Raise A Glass to Love and Finding Love in Mountain View. Spoiler: Liz HATED one. News on Mahogany Films and a Top Ten of who they want to see on Hallmark round out the discussions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chairshot-radio-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy