Musical prelude is from 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
We will be taking down the Christmas trees, garlands, candles, and other items. All are welcome to come help with this seasonal transition of the church. We begin at 10:00 am and expect to be finished before noon.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
On February 2 (the fortieth day from Christmas Day) we celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:22-40). In the temple, Simeon took Jesus in his arms and called him “a light for revelation to the nations” (Luke 2:32). A custom arose of lighting candles to symbolize Jesus as this light, and from that practice came the nickname ...