Matthew 2:1-12 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=192859311
A link to UMC.org for more information on Epiphany http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5689577&ct=7796209
It has been an amazing Advent/Christmas/Epiphany Season here at Union Grove UMC! Thank you for your presence, participation and your giving during this holy season. In the midst of all we do during this time of year, your focus on mission and reaching out to others has been phenominal.
Today is Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas on our calendars. Also known as Old Christmas, the Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate today as Christmas Day. We'll be leaving our decorations up a couple of days longer than usual and celebrating Epiphany Sunday this week.
It is also a wonderful time to look back over the past six weeks and reflect on all that has been a part of your life during these days of anticipation, preparation and receiving the gift of the Christ Child. Are there opportunities you had hoped to enjoy that you were not able to work into your schedule? Were you able to find time to rest and reflect on what it means that God loves us so much that we were given the gift of Jesus? What do we do now? How do we continue to follow the light, the "star" that leads us into the debts of God's will?
May the light of Christmas burn bright in our lives everyday, all year long!
Happy Epiphany!
Rich
A simple girl, An ordinary man, An unforgettable destination! Join us as we share Adam Hamiliton's book and prepare our hearts to celebrate and receive the gift of Christ's Coming! Union Grove United Methodist Church 6407 Union Grove Church Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 967-1523
