Sunday Sermons at Hilton Pres Hilton Presbyterian Church

Pastor Clark reminds each of us, "Blessed Are You," in this sermon on Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 5:1-12.

Pastor Clark preaches "For the Kingdom of Heaven" in this season after Epiphany. The readings are Psalm 63:1-4 and Matthew 4:12-23.

As we remember the baptism of the Lord, Pastor Clark reminds us of our own baptism and this new beginning we are promised in God on this, "A Brand New Day." The readings are Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-19.

On Epiphany Sunday, Megan-Drew reflects on the Magi in all of us and how we too can be "Wandering Wise Men" on our way to the Christ child. The readings are Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12.

FIRST LESSON—Genesis 1:1-5, 14-18—God creates the heavens and the earth, “Let there be light!”

Keep Your Lamps, Andre Thomas



SECOND LESSON—Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7—The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour.

E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, Paul Manz



THIRD LESSON—Isaiah 11:1-4, 6-9—The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.

The Dream Isaiah Saw, Troeger/Rudolph

Josiah DeSarro-Raynal, solo



FOURTH LESSON—Micah 5:2-5—The good shepherd will come from the village of Bethlehem.

HYMN 121: O Little Town of Bethlehem, St. Louis



FIFTH LESSON—Luke 1:26-35, 38—The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Magnificat, John Leavitt



SIXTH LESSON—Luke 2:1, 3-7—St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

Angels’ Carol, John Rutter



SEVENTH LESSON—Luke 2:8-16—The shepherds go to the manger.

OFFERTORY: Jesus, What a Wonderful Child, Spiritual/Dilworth

DOXOLOGY 144:  In the Bleak Midwinter (verse 4),  Cranham

PRAYER OF DEDICATION



EIGHTH LESSON—Matthew 2:1-12—The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.

This Christmastide (Jessye’s Carol), Donald Fraser



NINTH LESSON—John 1:1-14—St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, John Gardner



Presented by the Adult Choir

Music directed and compiled by Lois Reese

Accompanied by Doris Slagle and Rev. Clark DeSarro-Raynal

Michael Behlmar - Percussion

Isaac Chenoweth and Diane Clear - Liturgists

Music posted by permission: Onelicense.net #712925

This second Sunday in Advent, Pastor Clark reminds us that even "From These Stones" of our lives, God can raise us up as God's blessing to all the world. The readings are Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12.