We hope you will join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas. Sedona United Methodist Church will have Christmas Eve services at 4pm & 6pm. Carols, scriptures and candlelight. 110 Indian Cliffs Road, off SR 179 at Back O'Beyond in Sedona. www.sedonaumc.org
Since this Christmas season began, one word has likely been spoken from our lips more than any other. I don't think it's the word hope or love or joy or even peace. It’s not carol or a tree or our favorite food—I think it's the word “gift”. “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” [Luke 2:11] Christmas is just
For many of us, the time of year when focusing on Christ should be the easiest, is often times the most difficult. Our calendars are full of activities, the to-do lists are getting longer, the stores are getting busier, and an overwhelming stress has creeped into our hearts. So how do we get back to the heart of the Christmas narrative? —For starters, WORSHIP. We believe that when our hearts are
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” [Luke 2:11] Christmas is just a day away. We have waited. It seemed like it would never get here—and NOW it’s coming way too fast! It’s not easy to forget Christmas, VISA keeps reminding you for months to come! BUT—what if there hadn’t been that FIRST Christmas? Have you ever thought about
Please join Sedona United Methodist Church for our Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24th at 4PM and 6PM. Our service will feature Lessons, Carols and Candlelight and will feature a Brass Quintet from the Cottonwood Community Band at 6PM. Both services are family friendly so bring the entire family—Come, and experience again the birth of “The Christ Child” who came bringing God’s light and God’s ultimate gift to all
2,000 years ago, an angel announced the birth of Christ...and immediately a heavenly host appeared with the angel and ended their visitation with the words, "Peace on earth, good will to all upon whom God's favor rests." (Luke 2:14) Peace on earth...those are beautiful words...words we would all love to have come true. But let me ask you...where is that peace on earth? Where can we find it? Hear the
God first shared the promise of Emmanuel to King Ahaz—Leader of ancient Judah. It was a violent, rebellious, and fearful time for the king and Judah’s people as Assyrian forces occupied the land and persecuted the people. God offered the King a choice—He could either trust in God or suffer defeat at the hands of his enemies. God said, “If you do not stand firm in faith, you will not stand
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist; If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer; But our greatest need was salvation, so God sent us a Savior. (Source unknown)
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. (Micah 5:2) The story of humanity points to Bethlehem—The focal point of history is Bethlehem. Everything in the Scriptures points to Bethlehem. In this Christmas season the prophet brings
