December 20-24 Sunday, December 20 God of all ages, in the birth of Christ your boundless love for your people shattered the power of darkness. Be born in us with that same love and light, that our song may blend with all the choirs of heaven and earth to the glory of your holy name. …
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Suspension of In-Person Worship Continued:Session Meeting Notes At the Session meeting on Wednesday, December 16 the elders of IPC voted to extend the suspension of in-person worship for the next four Sunday. Worship will remain virtual for Sundays: December 20, December 27, January 3, January 10. Session will meet again on Sunday, January 10 to …
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December 13-19 Sunday: God of hope, you call us home from the exile of selfish oppression to the freedom of justice, the balm of healing, and the joy of sharing. Monday: Make us strong to join you in your holy work, as friends of strangers and victims, companions of those whom others shun. Tuesday: God …
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Sermon on John 1:6-8, 19-28 by Rev. David B. Wigger (December 13, 2020)
December 6 – 12 Sunday: God of timeless grace, you fill us with joyful expectation. Make us ready for the message that prepares the way. Monday: Make us ready, that with uprightness of heart and holy joy we may eagerly await the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ, who reigns with you and the Holy …
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Sermon on Mark 1:1-8 by Rev. David B. Wigger (December 6, 2020)
Sermon on Isaiah 64:1-12 by Rev. David B. Wigger (November 29, 2020)
Members and Friends of Independence Presbyterian Church, This morning the Session of IPC, on my recommendation, voted to temporarily suspend in-person worship for the next three weeks. We will have virtual-only worship for the first three weeks of Advent (Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13). Which will take us through the county’s “stay-at-home” advisory. Session …
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November 29 – December 5 Sunday: God of justice and peace, from the heavens you rain down mercy and kindness, that all on earth may stand in awe and wonder before your marvelous deeds. Monday: Raise our heads in expectation, that we may yearn for the coming day of the Lord and stand without blame …
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Sermon on Matthew 7-8 by Rev. David B. Wigger (November 22, 2020)
