Heads Up! John the Baptizer returns to the lectionary quoting Isaiah and spitting fire. He speaks with an urgency that resonates across the centuries.
What was going to break Rome’s and the Jewish pharisaical death grip? It would take more than a Messiah. It would take an intervention by God in a stealth move – as a baby. What will break a pandemic, a cultural and political stalemate? Only Jesus with his winnowing fork!
Heads up – it’s time for a change.
This Sunday is Communion Sunday. Felicia Sanders and family will light the Advent wreath candles and we'll baptize the Killen baby. After church we'll gather after church for the Advent Craft Workshop in the park.
WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES: Due to the substantial rate of COVID-19 community transmission, the CDC continues to recommend indoor masking in public settings for everyone. While a large portion of our congregation is vaccinated, there is a significant number of children who have not yet had the opportunity to be vaccinated, which affects the health and safety of the vulnerable and immunocompromised among us. Please continue to wear a face mask in church, even if you are fully vaccinated. Please worship from home if you are exhibiting any COVID-like symptoms, are aware of an exposure, or have been asked by a school or other institution to quarantine or isolate.
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