It is today that the youth of the congregation lead the majority of the worship service. Certainly, in a convention, non-conventional service, the youth of the congregation take the lead from reading scripture to communion assistants. This is an annunciation that the...
And so it begins, a new church season. The season of Advent begins in the year of Matthew. This specific gospel perspective will make specific connections to the Old Testament to provide the context for who Jesus is; the prophetic fulfillment of God’s Messiah....
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort. It’s choosing what’s right over what’s fun, fast, or easy; and it’s practicing your values, not just professing them.” – Brene Brown, Dare to Lead The integrity of our king is shown...
The stories, scriptures, and traditions of the Christmas season have been passed down to us throughout the generations. Many of us enter this season with a swell of memories and emotions as vast as the cultural and religious rituals this holiday holds. Like a tapestry...
Leading us in worship on the second Sunday of Advent will be the youth of Christ Mertz Lutheran Church. This is not like the “Christmas pageants” of old with children dressed up as sheep and angels. During this service, the youth become the worship leaders. From the...
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