December 31st 2017 Let us pray: Dear Lord we give you thanks for the gift we received just seven days ago. This gift comes with a promise but also comes with a prophecy. The promise is what this child can and will do for each one of us. The Prophecy is how He will die and be reborn. Father help us open the first century traditions and see then in a modern day context. Help us to know that as Jesus is presented in the temple we will see this as both the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy as well as the fulfillment for us today. Lord allow me to share words today that are not my words but your words. Help me to touch those gathered here and bring them your peace. All this I pray in Jesus Holy and Precious Name. Amen SERMONS