Scripture – Luke 2:3-4 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. Prayer Focus: Joseph went from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,…

Read More

Scripture – Luke 2:1-2 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. Prayer Focus: In those days …. In the days of an emperor and a governor and a census…

Read More

Scripture – Philippians 2:10-11 10 so that at the name given to Jesus    every knee should bend,    in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue should confess    that Jesus Christ is Lord,    to the glory of God the Father. Prayer Focus: “Come and worship, Come and worship, worship Christ the…

Read More

Scripture – Philippians 2:9 9 Therefore God exalted him even more highly    and gave him the name    that is above every other name, Prayer Focus: Perhaps you have heard the phrase, “What goes up, must come down.” In this ancient Christian hymn, Paul sees the opposite actions. What comes down, must go up. In humility,…

Read More

Scripture – Philippians 2:7-8 7 but emptied himself,    taking the form of a slave,    assuming human likeness.And being found in appearance as a human, 8     he humbled himself   and became obedient to the point of death—    even death on a cross. Prayer Focus: As we continue to sing with Paul, we find that…

Read More

Scripture – Philippians 2:6 6 who, though he existed in the form of God,     did not regard equality with God     as something to be grasped, Prayer Focus: Many scholars believe that Paul begins to quote an early Christian hymn when he reaches verse six. Even most bibles will set this verse and the…

Read More

Scripture – Philippians 2:5 5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, Prayer Focus: Paul sums up his opening call to be “of the same mind, having the same love,” with an invitation: “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” Long before the WWJD silicone…

Read More

Scripture – Philippians 2:3-4 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others. Prayer Focus: Building on his request that the Philippians be “of the same mind, having the…

Read More

Scripture – Philippians 2:1-2 1 If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, 2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Prayer Focus: As we prepare for…

Read More

The Call, from “Light of Peace” – https://youtu.be/gEEi2xAKjhI?si=iUZBeKi5ezSzLT5B Prayer Focus: This morning in worship the Chancel Choir and guest musicians will lead us in Unity’s Lessons and Carols Service with “Light of Peace” by Karen Marrolli. “Light of Peace” grew out of the composer’s desire to create a Celtic-style Christmas anthem for her choir at…

Read More