Lansing First UMC

We hear from the Gospel according to John (1: 1-5) to be reminded that no amount of darkness in the world can ever overcome the light of Christ that shines within each and every one of us.

We compare the Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, to the song 'Mary, Did You Know?' to see what exactly it was that she knew about her son and what that can teach us about our Messiah. (Luke 1: 39-55)

Guest preacher, Rev. Ron Brooks from Grande Ledge First UMC, illustrates how Jesus is the perfect gift (Luke 2: 1-7; John 3:16).

In the second week of Advent we hear how God will reshape the earth for the sake of bringing salvation to all of the creatures within creation (Luke 3: 1-6).

We begin Advent with a reminder from Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke (21:25-36) that we should keep our eyes open for the signs of hope around us.

We hear a vision of God's Kingdom from Isaiah (25: 6-9), and ponder on the mystery of faith the fills the uncertainty between death and resurrection.

We hear from the story of Ruth (1: 1-18), and reflect on how God's love transcends time and space to unify us all as God's children.

We wrap up the book of Job (42: 1-6; 10-17) and see how we are to respond to the revelation of God in our lives.

We hear from the prophet Isaiah (53: 1-12), and reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the suffering servant who bears our pains as his own.

Job is confronted by God who reminds Job exactly who God is and what God is capable of (Job 38: 1-15)