Christmas Candle-Lighting Reading

My friend, Pastor Steve, from Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia, shared a beautiful reading at The Court Square Unity Christmas Candle-Lighting Service this year. It was so inspiring to my own soul that I asked for his hard copy after the gathering and he gladly gave it to me. Here it is... 

“At Christmas, The Promised One appears, full of grace and truth.

For those who trust the power of God, a new way of living is made possible.

Isaiah foretells it. Luke tells what happened. We are offered an opportunity to join the celebration...

 ...to join ourselves to the Lord of hosts,

... to go with the Shepherd’s to the place where Love is born...

...to join the heralds of redemption in praise of God for this holy birth...

We are offered a sacred treasure.

Let us come to the Light of lights.

Let us be upheld in hope, peace, joy, and love.

Let us bow before the manger. 

Let us prepare to become good news in a weary land.

May Christ be born in us now and forevermore.

Unto us a child is born; unto us a Son is given!

God has brought light into every darkness. 

The promises of God are fulfilled. 

Wonderful Counselor! Mighty God!

Everlasting Father! Prince of Peace!

We hear, even today, a chorus bringing good news of great joy to all people. 

We light these candles — witnesses to the Savior Who is Christ The Lord.

Glory to God in the highest Heaven, and on earth peace among those He favors.”

Presence Matters Most!

That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love.

Pastor Kerry Willis