"The First of Many,” by Pastor Schultz, based on John 2:1–11.

Matthew 6:34 and Living as a Child (of God)

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Matthew (2:13-15) recalls the angelic message given to Joseph to go to Egypt. THis woodcut by Sadao Watanabe depicts that event. That escape must have been a harrowing time for the Holy Family. But God had provided for them, not only the message to escape, but they had the gifts from the Wise Men--gold. frankincense, and myrrh--to sustain them in that foreign land. May God bless you when you travel this year, knowing His angelic presence is with you and ultimately He has a heavenly home for you.Matthew (2:13-15) recalls the angelic message given to Joseph to go to Egypt. This woodcut by Sadao Watanabe depicts that event. That escape must have been a harrowing time for the Holy Family. But God had provided for them, not only the message to escape, but they had the gifts from the Wise Men--gold. frankincense, and myrrh--to sustain them in that foreign land. May God bless you when you travel this year, knowing His angelic presence is with you and ultimately He has a heavenly home for you.

Psalm 128

Based on Romans 6:1-11

The Danger with "What Do You Want to Be?"

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Happy Epiphany! As we celebrate this season of the Church year, we recall the fact that the Gospel is for all people. The Prayer of the Day for Epiphany states, "O God, by the leading of a star You made known Your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles." It was ultimately, the prophecy from Micah that led the wise men to Bethlehem. We rejoice in that Word which continues to come to us throughout this Epiphany season.

Psalm 29

Based on Matthew 2:1–12. 

An Epiphany Lesson: God Takes the Initiative