In case of a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Lisa Borrell
at 610-838-0731 or email MizLKB@aol.com.
Sunday, January 5, 2025 ~ Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. ~ Epiphany of Our Lord
The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people. Like the light of the star that guided the magi to Jesus, the light of Christ reveals who we are: children of God who are claimed and washed in the waters of baptism. We are sent out to be beacons of the light of Christ, sharing the good news of God’s love to all people.
Sunday, January 12, 2025 ~ Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. ~ Baptism of Our Lord
Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we “pass through the waters ... the rivers ...fire.” On this day, the heavens open again for this assembly and we receive the gift of God’s Beloved, Jesus, in bread and wine.
Sunday, January 19, 2025 ~ Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. ~ 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God’s glory to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan’s banks at Jesus’ baptism — today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God’s people as those being married rejoice over one another. By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus, the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.
Sunday, January 26, 2025 ~ Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. ~ 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God’s glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God!
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May the beauty of God be reflected in your eyes, the love of God be
reflected in your hands, the wisdom of God be reflected in your words,
and the knowledge of God flow from your heart,
that all might see, and seeing, believe.
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The members of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church wish you a blessed day and we pray that your day is filled with hope, love, peace, and good health!
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