“The Good News of Love” REFLECTION ADVENT IV: LOVEChristmas Eve Day Gilford December 24 23 and The Annunciation of Gabriel to the Virgin MaryLuke 1:26-38 for Churchill and Gilford United Churches Krista Moore Introduction to the Scriptures: Mary wasn’t expecting it. She …
“The Long-Lost Art of Rejoicing” Reflection for Advent III Joy Sunday December 17, 2023 For Churchill and Gilford Pastoral Charge Krista M. Moore Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11 Isaiah proclaims freedom to the captives Luke 1:47–55 Mary’s Song of praise – the Magnificat Introduction to the Scriptures …
Reflection for Advent II Peace Sunday December 10, 2023 For Churchill and Gilford United Churches Krista M. Moore Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1–11 Comfort, O comfort my people. Mark 1:1–8 The preaching of John the baptizer. Sermon Focus Statement: God is the source of our hope; Jesus …
“Hope in the Darkness” Reflection for 1st Sunday Advent: Hope December 3, 2023 For Churchill Gilford United Churches Krista Moore Scriptures: Isaiah 64:1–9 We are the clay; you are our potter. Mark 13:24–29 The Son of Man coming in the clouds. Scripture Focus Statement: …
“God’s Justice: Christ’s Reign”REIGN OF CHRIST Sunday November 26, 2023Churchill and Gilford United ChurchesKrista Moore Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24God gathers the lost sheep of Israel, judges between the fat and the lean.Matthew 25:31–46Jesus will come in his glory to judge the …
“Every Good Gift” Refection for Sunday November 19, 2023Churchill and Gilford United Churches Krista MooreJudges 4:1-7 The prophetess Deborah guides the IsraelitesMatthew 25:14-30 Jesus’s parable of the Talents Introduction to the ScripturesDEBORAH was sitting by a palm tree in the …
“Choosing God Every Day/ Shine God’s Light Refection for Sunday November 12, 2023 Churchill and Gilford United Churches Krista Moore Based on Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve only the one God. Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus teaches the …
“Whom Shall I Serve?” Reflection for Remembrance Sunday November 5, 2023 Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus addresses the crowd against the Pharisees and scribes. “Do as they teach, but do not do as they do.” Introduction to the Scriptures Jesus is …
Reflection for Sunday October 29, 2023 For Churchill and Gilford United Churches Krista M. Moore Deuteronomy 34:1–12 Moses dies and is buried in Moab. Matthew 22:34–46 Love God; love your neighbour as yourself. Introduction to the Scriptures: Imagine Moses at …
“Give to God What is God’s” Sermon for October 22, 2023 at Churchill and Gilford United Churches Krista Moore Exodus 33:12–23 God speaks to Moses in person as a friend. Matthew 22:15–22 Give to God the things that are God’s. …
