Wednesday, January 2, 2013

A Prayer for Ephany Sunday
(from Sourcebook Vol. 3 published by Communication Resource, Inc.  see:http://www.comresources.com)

Divine Light, illuminating our shadows and darkness, we turn to You in hope
       and fear. We long to be freed from times of bewildering darkness, when
       depression and despair haunt our days and perplex our nights. We hope for
       clear answers and readily marked paths.

Yet we fear Your refiner's fire that illumines our bad choices, our cautious
spirits, our angry hearts. When You look deep, we feel shame for what we
have done and for things we have left undone.

Loving God, Healing Light, remind us that You desire not our punishment,
but our salvation. Your light is gracious and brings insight and renewal, hope
and blessing. Restore our courage and make us Your light for others. Amen.

 Calendar of Events for Unity
January  6 - Epiphany of the Lord with communion of our Lord
                    and undecorating the church afte worship
             13 - Baptism of the Lord with renewal of Baptism vows and
                    installation of new officers
             20   Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Sunday,
                    Trinity Bible Study after worship
             27   Annual Meeting following worship

February 3  Celebraion of Our Lord's Supper and Souper Bowl Sunday
                    bring soups for our food pantry or financial gifts.