Sermon – December 15, 2019

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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Here is a link to listen to the sermon by The Rev. Edwin Chinery on December 15, 2019, the Third Sunday of Advent. There is also a link to the scripture for this Sunday.

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You can read the scripture for December 15, 2019, here.

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