Wishing you a gentle and safe new year filled with the Grace of God, the Light of Christ, and the Communion of the Holy Spirit.
with love and prayer - Sanctuary UCC and Hillside Community Church
IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
ARTChurch!!
“Arise Your StarLight Is Come”

Each of us have “stars” that light our way, guide us along our life journey, and point us toward living a good and faithful life. On the heels of the arrival of the “Light-of-the-World”- Epiphany carries a sense of renewal, appearing every year as the calendar year turns. But Epiphany also brings a sense of coming home, of returning to basics as we move ever onward on our spiritual journeys. Using images of the Epiphany story to reflect on the Isaiah prophecy that God will bring light out of the darkness; we will reflect together on the art wondering together: 

What (star)light has God sent into your darkness? How does that both point you forward and draw you home; ground you in faith and energize your service and work?
DIDN'T MAKE CHURCH LAST WEEK?
Here's Some of What You Missed
SONG: YOU ARE SALT FOR THE EARTH, O PEOPLE (2:18)
MESSY CHURCH (22:31)
SERMON "NEW YEAR NEW YOU" (9:36)
PRAYERS OF OUR COMMUNITY
Please Hold These Joys and Concerns in Your Prayers This Week
For Shelley S.'s aunt who tested positive for COVID but is asymptomatic

For families with children as they enjoy their holiday vacation in the capacity of being home for the past nine months

For Julia and her mother-in-law who has tested positive for COVID

For Kate E.'s mother who received her vaccination

For everyone who has received vaccinations and the science that made this inoculation possible

For Jessica S.'s friend Dan, as he continues fighting cancer

For everyone to experience a healthy, abundant, and peaceful new year

For the message of embracement to really be heard as we carry on through the week

For Jessica S. bringing Jeff S. food and being such a helpful support

For those who are seeking connection and spiritual health during this time

For Sarah D.'s aunt who has been suddenly diagnosed with stage four lung cancer

For all the prayers we've heard and lifted so far

For Rev. Wendy, Rev. Tom, the musicians, and the staffing teams for both our communities

For the new people joining us on Sunday mornings

For the gift of God's son and the overwhelming wholeness we feel from His presence

For all these prayers and those that go unspoken, we pray in God's name
Amen
Sanctuary United Church of Christ 


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