Pastor Clark reminds each of us, "Blessed Are You," in this sermon on Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 5:1-12.

Pastor Clark preaches "For the Kingdom of Heaven" in this season after Epiphany. The readings are Psalm 63:1-4 and Matthew 4:12-23.

As we remember the baptism of the Lord, Pastor Clark reminds us of our own baptism and this new beginning we are promised in God on this, "A Brand New Day." The readings are Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-19.

On Epiphany Sunday, Megan-Drew reflects on the Magi in all of us and how we too can be "Wandering Wise Men" on our way to the Christ child. The readings are Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12.

FIRST LESSON—Genesis 1:1-5, 14-18—God creates the heavens and the earth, “Let there be light!”

Keep Your Lamps, Andre Thomas

SECOND LESSON—Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7—The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour.

E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, Paul Manz

THIRD LESSON—Isaiah 11:1-4, 6-9—The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.

The Dream Isaiah Saw, Troeger/Rudolph

Josiah DeSarro-Raynal, solo

FOURTH LESSON—Micah 5:2-5—The good shepherd will come from the village of Bethlehem.

HYMN 121: O Little Town of Bethlehem, St. Louis

FIFTH LESSON—Luke 1:26-35, 38—The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Magnificat, John Leavitt

SIXTH LESSON—Luke 2:1, 3-7—St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

Angels’ Carol, John Rutter

SEVENTH LESSON—Luke 2:8-16—The shepherds go to the manger.

OFFERTORY: Jesus, What a Wonderful Child, Spiritual/Dilworth

DOXOLOGY 144:  In the Bleak Midwinter (verse 4),  Cranham

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

EIGHTH LESSON—Matthew 2:1-12—The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.

This Christmastide (Jessye’s Carol), Donald Fraser

NINTH LESSON—John 1:1-14—St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, John Gardner

Presented by the Adult Choir

Music directed and compiled by Lois Reese

Accompanied by Doris Slagle and Rev. Clark DeSarro-Raynal

Michael Behlmar - Percussion

Isaac Chenoweth and Diane Clear - Liturgists

Music posted by permission: Onelicense.net #712925

This second Sunday in Advent, Pastor Clark reminds us that even "From These Stones" of our lives, God can raise us up as God's blessing to all the world. The readings are Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12.

This Sunday, Pastor Clark reminds us that "The Best Is Yet to Come." The readings are Habakkuk 2:1-4 and Mark 13:1-8.

This Sunday, Lois Reese invites us to "Follow the Call" by leading the congregation in a Drum Call. She reflects on Jesus's methods of teaching through parables, metaphors, and actions. The readings are Psalm 98 and Matthew 4:18-22.

This Sunday, Pastor Clark reflects on the disciples "As They Spent Much Time Together." The readings are Isaiah 60:1-3, Psalm 126, and Acts 2:42-47.

This All Saints' Sunday, Pastor Clark and Rev. Barbara Shefelton remember "All Who Humble Themselves" throughout the history of Hilton Presbyterian Church as we celebrate our centennial year. The readings are Psalm 24 and Luke 18:9-14.