Pastor Hoyt
The Shepherds Greet God – December 22nd
Luke 2:9-11 The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. 11 Your savior is born … Continue reading →
Glad Tidings – December 21st
Glad Tidings The Rev. Caroline Kramer This painting represents both the silence and the power of the Incarnation, of the child growing in His mother’s womb ready to come into the world in an explosion of light and grace. … Continue reading →
A Baby Changes Everything – December 20th
Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Fourth Week of Advent, December 20, 2020 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 & Luke 1:26-38 Reader One: We live on the brink every day. We stand on the threshold between this world and the next one. We … Continue reading →
Steadfast Love – December 19th
Psalm 85:10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Both the Bethlehem manger and the Calvary cross are sign of salvation for all of us. But so is the life lived between, … Continue reading →
Jesus is Joy – December 18th
Joy is Jesus wrapped in swaddling bands, Joy is Jesus in Mary’s loving hands. Joy is Jesus making sorrow sing, Mending deepest heartaches—what a gift to bring! For from the highest heavens, knowing well His plan, God laid Him … Continue reading →
Invitations and Obligations – December 17th
As part of preparing to build our current building, we ran a 3 year capital campaign to raise funds. During that campaign I was part of a team that sent monthly letters to the congregation to report progress and encourage … Continue reading →
Thoughts from a Christian Music Junkie – December 16th
I am admittedly a Christian music junkie. I’ve been ready to play Christian Christmas CD’s in my car since mid-October. One of my favorites that I belt out unabashedly off-key while driving (alone) is “Let There Be Light” from Point … Continue reading →
In Those Days . . – December 15th
Luke 2:1-5 In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. 2 This first enrollment occurred when Quirinius governed Syria. 3 Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. 4 Since Joseph belonged … Continue reading →
Jesus Comes and Comes Again – December 14th
Revelation 19:11-16 Christ defeats the beast 11 Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse. Its rider was called Faithful and True, and he judges and makes war justly. 12 His eyes were like a fiery flame, … Continue reading →