What would it be like for you to re-evaluate your Christmas perspective? Herod was intimidated by the birth of the Messiah while the religious leaders were indifferent. But the Magi — a group of foreigners — embraced the birth of Jesus. They uprooted their lives, traveled a great distance, and worshiped the new born King of the Jews even though they didn’t fully understand the significance of His birth. Listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, they simply took the next step that they knew was right.
Prelude: āAngels We Have Heard on Highā (Jeanne Martz, Flute) Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lordās Prayer (Grace Bailey) Hymn: āAngel From The Realms of Gloryā (Hymn 220) Apostlesā Creed (Wyatt Detrick) Special Music: āBehold the Lambā (Eric Jones, Sarah Teel, Jay Davis, & Connor Davis) Reading of Scripture (Jackson and Charley Steers) Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden) Anthem: āAngels We Have Heard on Highā (Wayne and Jeanne Martz) Sermon: āCanāt Be Silentā (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Hymn: āWhat Child Is Thisā (Hymn 219) The Sacrament of Holy Communion Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Postlude: āLow, How a Roseā (Jeanne Martz, Flute)
Carrie Strickland is listed on the Truth Spring, Inc website as board chair. That just doesnāt seem to truly describe her or her roll at Truth Spring, Truth Spring Academy, or Highland Community Church. Carrie is a pillar of the North Highland community. She serves and loves her neighbors well. When you hear Carrie speak you will be amazed by her obedience to her calling and the authority and boldness she brings to Godās Word. An uplifting listen no doubt.
From Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “Life Together,” practice these three acts of service: Listen to others, practice active helpfulness, and bear each other’s burdens.
Prelude: āNoel Provencalā Welcome / Announcements / Lordās Prayer (Laura Marvets) Hymn: āCome Thou Long Expected Jesusā (Hymn 196) Apostlesā Creed (Caroline Green) Reading of Scripture (Brooke and Connor Green) Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden) Anthem: āCome Emmanuelā (Wayne and Jeanne Martz) Sermon: āWe Need a Little Christmasā (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green & Rev. John Fugh, Jr.) Special Music: āO Come O Come Emmanuelā (Caroline Green and Sally Key Bowden) Postlude: āIn dulci Jublioā
Judy Martin Hess is one-third of the Southern Gospel trio The Martins. The sibling group has been singing together their whole lives, literally. They have won numerous Dove awards and have been nominated for three Grammys. Judy lives in Columbus, GA and is Emily Trotterās Aunt. One of the kindest, most down to earth humans on the planet, Judy truly has a servantās heart. You canāt help but feel like you are her best friend after spending five minutes with her.Ā
For more information about The Martins, visit their website or stream their music on Apple, Spotify, and other stream services.
