Whidbey Presbyterian Church

Reminder: One service this Sunday!

Just a reminder that we have one service this Sunday!

January 3, 2010 10:00am

Fun on Fridays: Merry Christmas!

Good news from heaven the angels bring,

Glad tidings to the earth they sing:

To us this day a child is given,

To crown us with the joy of heaven.

Martin Luther

Thoughtful Thursdays

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:10-12

Christmas Eve Worship Service

Christmas Eve Worship Service

December 24th, 5:30pm and 9:00pm

Come worship our Lord and partake in candlelight communion!

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Oh my goodness...This is so funny!  And yes, I agree.  This song is a little weird!

Thanks to Lisa at The Preacher's Wife for sharing this!

Week 21. Acts 17: Another King

Short lesson on chapter 17 this week as we all prepare to wrap up the season of Advent and celebrate 12 days of Christmas. We will not have a study next Sunday the 27th, but we'll be back the first Sunday in January. Merry Christmas friends.

Archive from past lessons in this series can be found here. 

Click here to read chapter 17 and return here to read my thoughts.

Have you ever been in the middle of a full blown riot? The closest I ever came was attending a profession wrestling event in high school where the drunk fans were not pleased when a very popular wrestler did not show up. They got even more angry when the show was canceled. Chairs were thrown toward the ring and many were arrested. We made a quick retreat.

I have seen footage of the WTO protests that took place in Seattle in 2001 that looks like a riot to me. Even still, I wonder if we understand just how frightening being caught in a real riot must be. We read this in Acts over and over, but do we ever pause to think about just how frightening this must have been?

Jason and some other Christians were the brunt of the mobs anger here in Chapter 17. Even though they were not beaten and thrown in jail last Paul and Silas were last week, what happens is certainly not a pleasant experience. Jealous jews formed a mob and went after these Christians who were “turning the world upside down.” They claimed to know another king - King Jesus.

Jesus is King - Caesar is not.

In this day, this proclamation was not just bold - it was dangerous. The faithful knew this and still they made Him know - knowing full well the wrath of these mobs would eventually descend on their house.

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior this week, we honor so much more than a baby born in a manger, but a God who chooses us, calls us, and saves us. May we reflect and remember the long line of revolutionaries who followed and served Him just as we do, and from whom we descend.

-Justin-

Fun on Fridays: Christmas Trivia

 

How much do you know know about Christmas?

Name That Song!

Easy Christmas Trivia

Difficult Christmas Trivia

And here are some coloring pages for children here.

Thoughtful Thursdays

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
         And the government will rest on His shoulders;
         And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
         Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

Write-a-Review Wednesday: Jesus' Birth Account by Mars Hill

Mars Hill Church in Seattle is currently doing a sermon series on the book of Luke.  Pastor Mark has been taking sections of the chapters and teaching on it.  In addition, he traveled to Israel this fall and has brought back some great footage of the historical places that Jesus had been.  In the video below, Pastor Mark talks about the birth of Jesus. 

You can currently get their podcast sermons on iTunes or on their website each week.  I highly recommend watching this entire series, it's been really interesting!

So grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy! 

Caroling at Regency

Come join us in worship and caroling in the dining hall at Regency!

Sunday, December 20th at 3:00pm

Any questions?  Contact the church office at 675-3579.