Welcome to New Covenant Church!
We are so glad you have joined us to celebrate the Risen Lord and to hear Fr. Christopher Caudle's message this morning, "Christmas in the Wilderness."
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Here are the scriptures for today:
Malachi 3:1-4
Luke 1:68-79
Philippians 1:3-11
Luke 3:1-6
Fr. Christopher shares a humorous story about two elves painting the North Pole highway and connects it to John the Baptist's message, emphasizing that God's Word often arrives in unexpected places.
- Elves' Painting Struggle: Fr. Christopher recounts a joke about two elves who painted less and less each day because they were getting further from the paint bucket.
- Unexpected Places for God's Word: He parallels John the Baptist, who received God's word in the wilderness, far from the centers of power.
- Divine Message in the Wilderness: Fr. Christopher explains that God's transformative Word often comes in unexpected places like the wilderness, rather than prominent cities or temples.
- Modern-Day Example: He shares a contemporary story about United Airlines flights diverting to a surprise Christmas Island destination for needy families, paralleling God's Word's unexpected arrival.
- Zechariah's Song: Zechariah's song about his son John the Baptist highlights the promise of salvation and worship without fear, emphasizing God's generational promises.
- Freedom in Worship: Fr. Christopher emphasizes the joy and freedom in worshiping God without fear, as prophesied by Zechariah.
- Invitation to Prepare for Christmas: He encourages listeners to embrace the unexpected and prepare for Christmas by inviting others, especially those struggling, to experience God's Word.
Prayer (ask for prayer and pray for others)
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